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Automating Instagram Posts with Puppeteer and Node.js

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Automating Instagram Posts with Puppeteer and Node.js

Automating Instagram Posts with Puppeteer and Node.js

Sometimes the official API isn't enough. Warning: This can get your account shadowed. Go slow.

The Logic

  1. Launch Chrome (Headless).
  2. Navigate to instagram.com.
  3. Inject cookies (don't log in every time).
  4. Click the "New Post" button.

Mobile Emulation

Instagram Web doesn't let you post from Desktop? Trick it.

await page.emulate(puppeteer.devices['iPhone 12']);

Content Creation

Where do you get the content? Use AI Playground to generate high-quality marketing copy and image prompts, then use tools like Canva or AutoPromo to finalize your posts.

Try AI Playground

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