instagram-posting

# 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.