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instagram-scout

Generate content strategy briefs from Instagram competitive intelligence.

2|1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
Search Tags:#instagram#social-media#content-strategy#creative-briefs#competitor-analysis#trend-scout
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack-skills --skill instagram-scout
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: instagram-scout
Source: https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack-skills/tree/main/social-media/instagram-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/skill-stack-skills --skill instagram-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Instagram Scout converts chaotic Instagram competitive intelligence into a repeatable, creator-ready content strategy workflow, letting teams plan, optimize, and adapt content based on competitor performance and cross-platform signals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Profile Scraper: Scrapes competitor profiles and ranks top-performing posts to inform briefs.
  • Trend Scout: Analyzes cross-platform indicators (Instagram, TikTok, Google Trends) to surface emerging formats and opportunities.
  • Creative Brief Generator: Generates tailored briefs in the creator's voice to guide content calendars.
  • Web UI & Output: Provides an interactive dashboard and date-stamped outputs (output/YYYY-MM-DD-*/).

Quick Start

Run the Instagram Scout server to start scraping profiles, analyze trends, and generate briefs for your next content cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions about instagram-scout

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn Instagram competitor analysis into actionable content briefs?▼

Instagram competitor analysis becomes actionable content briefs by scraping top-performing posts, detecting emerging cross-platform trends, and generating creator-aligned strategy outputs for content calendars.

What is the best way to track competitor Instagram trends on a recurring schedule?▼

Tracking competitor Instagram trends on a recurring schedule involves running a weekly or biweekly trend scout that analyzes cross-platform signals and ranks competitor posts to inform your content strategy.

Do I need Apify and Gemini API access to run Instagram competitor analysis workflows?▼

Yes, you need Apify tokens and Gemini API access, along with Bun runtime and a scout-config.json file, to execute the profile scraper, trend scout, and creative brief generator.

Can I analyze cross-platform trends from TikTok and Google Trends alongside Instagram data?▼

Yes, the trend scout analyzes cross-platform indicators from Instagram, TikTok, and Google Trends to surface emerging content formats and opportunities for your strategy briefs.

How does the creative brief generator match my brand's content voice?▼

The creative brief generator produces tailored outputs written in the creator's voice, using ranked competitor post data and emerging trend analysis to guide specific content calendar entries.

Where are the generated content strategy briefs and trend reports saved?▼

Generated content strategy briefs and trend reports are saved to date-stamped directories formatted as output/YYYY-MM-DD-*/, which can also be viewed through an interactive web UI dashboard.

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