Instagram Posting Workflow

Overview

This skill guides a browser-capable agent through automating the process of uploading and publishing a post (video or image) to Instagram. It handles media upload, correct aspect ratio cropping, and adding tags/content.

Workflow Execution Steps

1. Identify Media Aspect Ratio

Before opening the browser, calculate the aspect ratio of the media to select the correct crop option on the upload screen.

• Use the bundled script: python scripts/get_media_aspect_ratio.py <path_to_media_file>
• The script will output the appropriate crop option: 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, or Original.
• Note this exact crop option for use in Step 2.

2. Browser Automation: Uploading Media

Using your browser-automation capability (e.g., Playwright or Selenium), navigate to https://www.instagram.com/ and execute the following:

1. Click 'Add' (Create Post): Locate and click the 'New Post' or 'Create' button (often a '+' icon) in the navigation menu.
2. Upload Provided Video or Image:
   • To bypass the OS file upload window, locate the hidden <input type="file"> element on the upload modal and set its value to the absolute path of the media file, or simulate a drag-and-drop of the file into the dropzone.
3. Select Crop Option:
   • Once the media is previewed, click the 'Crop' selector button (usually located at the bottom left of the preview).
   • Click the option that corresponds to the ratio identified in Step 1 (e.g., Original, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, or 9:16).
4. Click Next: Proceed past any filter or edit screens by clicking 'Next' until reaching the final share screen.

3. Adding Provided Content and Tags

On the final "Create new post" screen:

• Locate the caption/description text area.
• Enter the provided content exactly as requested.
• Append the provided tags (hashtags) to the end of the content.

4. Publishing the Post

• Locate and click the 'Share' or 'Publish' button.
• Await confirmation that the post has been shared successfully before concluding the automation task.