| name | instagram-research |
| description | Search content, analyze profiles, track hashtags, and research competitors on Instagram through SandBase. Use when asked for Instagram research, influencer analysis, hashtag tracking, content strategy research, or competitor social monitoring. |
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
For every selected tool, call sandbase_describe_tool first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call sandbase_call_tool with the exact tool_name.
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."
