instaloader ☆
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Description:
Download media from Instagram
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.15@2  |  Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: instagram downloader scraping cli archive
Install: brew install instaloader
About:
Instaloader is a command-line tool to download pictures, videos, stories, and highlights from Instagram. It handles anonymous access, resumable downloads, and metadata preservation, making it robust for data collection. The tool also supports logging in to access private profiles and user-specific data.
Key Features:
  • Download public and private content (requires login)
  • Resumable downloads and efficient caching
  • Save metadata (captions, comments, locations, timestamps)
  • Command-line interface for automation and scripting
Use Cases:
  • Creating personal backups of your Instagram media
  • Scraping public data for research or analysis
  • Automating content downloads for archiving purposes
Alternatives:
  • gallery-dl – A more general-purpose downloader that supports Instagram along with many other sites, often using different extraction methods.
  • youtube-dl – Primarily focused on video platforms like YouTube; Instagram support exists but is less comprehensive than Instaloader's.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 9, 2026 8:29am 2 REVISION_ONLY d79047e1
Dec 6, 2025 1:49am 1 VERSION_BUMP cca20774
Nov 8, 2025 11:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 566a51d4
Oct 13, 2024 1:57am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f36f70c
Oct 12, 2024 6:58pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a95760be
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