> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.canvas.inc/llms.txt
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# Instagram

> Profile data and recent posts from public accounts

Get Instagram profile data, follower metrics, and recent posts. Only works on public profiles.

**Credit cost:** 5 credits per profile.

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## Example prompts

* "Get the Instagram profile for @nike"
* "Pull Instagram data for these influencer accounts"
* "Show me follower counts and recent posts for these brands"

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## What you get back

### Profile

| Field          | Description           |
| -------------- | --------------------- |
| username       | Instagram username    |
| fullName       | Display name          |
| bio            | Biography text        |
| followersCount | Follower count        |
| followingCount | Following count       |
| postsCount     | Total post count      |
| profilePicUrl  | Profile picture URL   |
| isVerified     | Verified badge status |

### Posts (included per profile)

| Field         | Description               |
| ------------- | ------------------------- |
| caption       | Post caption              |
| timestamp     | When posted               |
| likesCount    | Like count                |
| commentsCount | Comment count             |
| mediaType     | IMAGE, VIDEO, or CAROUSEL |
| permalink     | Direct link to post       |

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## Use cases

* **Influencer research** — compare follower counts, engagement rates, and content themes
* **Brand monitoring** — track competitor Instagram presence
* **Social proof** — pull engagement data to qualify influencer partnerships