Instagram Research

Instagram content and creator research through SandBase. Search posts, analyze profiles, track hashtag trends, and gather competitive intelligence. Read the API map before selecting a capability.

Call SandBase capabilities

Use the capability identifiers below as discovery hints, not MCP tool names. Find the matching endpoint with sandbase_discover(q: "<provider and capability>"); use its returned name in sandbase_inspect(name: "<returned name>"). Read inputSchema, pricing, and execute_as, then call sandbase_run using execute_as.arguments.name and schema-defined arguments. If a run_id is returned, poll sandbase_run_get(run_id: "<returned run_id>") within the task budget until completed or failed; report pending or failed runs without resubmitting them automatically.

Operating principles

• Use Instagram data for market research and competitive intelligence only.
• Preserve attribution: include post URLs, usernames, engagement metrics, dates.
• Respect user privacy — focus on public accounts and public content.
• Never attempt to follow, like, comment, or message on behalf of the user.

Workflow

1. Search and discover

Use instagram_v3_general_search to find accounts, hashtags, and places. Use instagram_v3_hashtag_posts to track content around specific hashtags. Use instagram_v3_explore to discover trending content.

2. Analyze profiles

Use instagram_v3_user_profile for account details (bio, followers, post count). Use instagram_v3_user_posts for recent content and engagement patterns. Use instagram_v3_user_reels for Reels strategy analysis. Use instagram_v3_user_highlights for curated content themes.

3. Analyze content

Use instagram_v3_post_info for detailed post metrics (likes, comments, caption). Use instagram_v3_post_comments for audience sentiment and engagement quality. Use instagram_v3_post_likes to see who engages with content.

4. Location and music research

Use instagram_v3_location_posts for location-based content discovery. Use instagram_v3_music_posts to find content using specific audio.

Output

Return: search results, profile analysis (followers, engagement rate, content themes), hashtag performance, content patterns, and competitive positioning.

Example tasks

• "Analyze @competitor's Instagram — posting frequency, engagement rate, content themes."
• "Find top posts for #[hashtag] in the last week."
• "Who are the top Instagram influencers in [niche] with 50K-500K followers?"
• "What content format performs best for [brand] on Instagram?"
• "Track how [campaign hashtag] is performing in terms of post volume and engagement."