instagram-posts

name	instagram-posts
description	Manage Instagram Business and Creator accounts via the Instagram Graph API. Publish posts and carousels, retrieve media and insights, moderate comments, send DMs, and manage story content. Use this skill when users want to manage Instagram content, analyze engagement, or automate social media workflows.

Instagram

Manage an Instagram Business or Creator account via the Instagram Graph API. Publish posts and carousels, retrieve media and insights, moderate comments, send direct messages, and monitor story content.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Instagram API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect Instagram
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect Instagram

How It Works

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│ Instagram Graph  │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │   (API v22)     │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin  │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device   │                       │
         │  3. Connect IG    │                       │
         │                   │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                   │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                   │                       │
         ▼                   ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐      ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │      │ Dashboard│           │ Instagram│
   │  File    │      │ Auth     │           │ Business │
   └──────────┘      └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Instagram again."

Quick Start

# Get your Instagram account info
clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_get_user_info" --params '{}'

# List recent media posts
clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_get_ig_user_media" --params '{}'

# Get insights on a specific post
clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_get_ig_media_insights" --params '{"media_id": "MEDIA_ID"}'

Authentication

All Instagram tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Instagram Business or Creator account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Instagram Graph API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=instagram and connect Instagram (requires a Business or Creator account).
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for instagram in the list.

Verify Connection

clawlink_list_tools --integration instagram

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Instagram.

Reconnect

If Instagram tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=instagram
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration instagram

Security & Permissions

• Access is scoped to the connected Instagram Business or Creator account only.
• A Business or Creator account is required — personal Instagram accounts are not supported by the Instagram Graph API.
• All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any publish, comment, or DM action, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
• Destructive actions (delete comment, delete message) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
• Content publishing is rate-limited by Instagram (25 posts per 24-hour window per account).

Tool Reference

Media Retrieval & Publishing

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_get_ig_user_media	List all media (posts, photos, videos, reels, carousels) published by the account	Read
instagram_get_ig_media	Get details for a specific published media item including engagement metrics	Read
instagram_get_ig_media_children	Get individual media items from a carousel/album post	Read
instagram_post_ig_user_media	Create a media container for publishing (first step of two-step publish)	Write
instagram_post_ig_user_media_publish	Publish a media container to the account (auto-waits for processing)	Write
instagram_create_carousel_container	Create a draft carousel post with 2–10 images/videos	Write

Insights & Analytics

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_get_user_insights	Get account-level insights (profile views, reach, follower count)	Read
instagram_get_ig_media_insights	Get per-media performance metrics (views, likes, comments, saves, shares)	Read
instagram_get_user_info	Get profile details and statistics for the Business/Creator account	Read
instagram_get_ig_user_content_publishing_limit	Check remaining publish quota before posting	Read

Comments & Replies

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_get_ig_media_comments	List comments on a specific post with cursor-based pagination	Read
instagram_get_ig_comment_replies	Get replies to a specific comment	Read
instagram_post_ig_media_comments	Post a comment on a media item (300 chars max, 4 hashtags, 1 URL)	Write
instagram_post_ig_comment_replies	Reply to an existing comment (300 chars max)	Write
instagram_delete_comment	Delete a comment (only comments your account created)	Write

Stories & Live

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_get_ig_user_stories	List active stories within the 24-hour story window	Read
instagram_get_ig_user_live_media	Get live media during an active broadcast	Read

Conversations & Messaging

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_list_all_conversations	List all Instagram DM conversations	Read
instagram_get_conversation	Get details of a specific DM conversation	Read
instagram_list_all_messages	List messages in a specific DM thread	Read
instagram_send_text_message	Send a text DM (requires prior conversation thread)	Write
instagram_send_image	Send an image via DM	Write
instagram_mark_seen	Mark messages as read in a DM thread	Write
instagram_get_page_conversations	Get conversations for the connected Page	Read

Messaging Configuration

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_get_messenger_profile	Get ice breakers and messaging settings	Read
instagram_update_messenger_profile	Configure ice breakers for the Instagram inbox	Write
instagram_delete_messenger_profile	Remove messaging configuration	Write

Mentions & Tags

Tool	Description	Mode
instagram_get_ig_user_tags	Get media where your account was tagged by others	Read
instagram_post_ig_user_mentions	Reply to a mention of your account	Write

Code Examples

Get account info and insights

clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_get_user_info" \
  --params '{}'

List recent posts with insights

clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_get_ig_user_media" \
  --params '{}'

Get insights for a specific post

clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_get_ig_media_insights" \
  --params '{"media_id": "MEDIA_ID"}'

Post a comment

clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_post_ig_media_comments" \
  --params '{"media_id": "MEDIA_ID", "text": "Great post! Thanks for sharing."}'

Send a DM

clawlink_call_tool --tool "instagram_send_text_message" \
  --params '{"message": "Hi! Thanks for reaching out.", "conversation_id": "CONVERSATION_ID"}'

Discovery Workflow

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Instagram is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration instagram to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration instagram.
5. If no Instagram tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=instagram.

Execution Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe → call                      │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List media → Get insights → Show results          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                     │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call           │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview comment → User approves → Execute         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

• Only Business or Creator Instagram accounts are supported — personal accounts return permission errors.
• Content publishing is limited to 25 API-published posts per 24-hour moving window per account.
• Media container creation_ids expire in under 24 hours — publish promptly after creating a container.
• Comments are limited to 300 characters, 4 hashtags, and 1 URL.
• DMs can only be sent in existing conversation threads — new threads cannot be initiated via the API.
• Insights data is only available for posts published within the last 2 years and requires at least 1,000 followers.
• Instagram IDs in API responses use the format 1784140xxxxx (not numeric strings).

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration instagram.
Missing connection	Instagram is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=instagram.
Permission error	The account is a personal Instagram profile, not a Business/Creator account.
OAuthException	Instagram OAuth token is invalid or expired. Reconnect Instagram.
Rate limit exceeded	Publishing quota used. Wait or reduce publish frequency.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:

   openclaw plugins list
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.
3. If a fresh chat does not help, run:

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Permission Errors

1. Confirm the Instagram account is a Business or Creator account, not personal.
2. Verify the account is connected at https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=instagram.
3. For messaging tools, ensure the Instagram account has the Instagram Messaging permission scope.

Resources

• Instagram Graph API Overview
• Instagram Media Publishing API
• Instagram Insights API
• Instagram Messaging API
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=instagram-posts
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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