instagram-superpower

Analyze Instagram accounts and competitors by retrieving reel and profile metrics.

3|1|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qwwiwi/agentos-skills-public --skill instagram-superpower
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: instagram-superpower
Source: https://github.com/qwwiwi/agentos-skills-public/tree/main/skills/instagram-superpower
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qwwiwi/agentos-skills-public --skill instagram-superpower

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg, ffprobe, python3, ssh, scp, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of manually researching Instagram competitors and performers by providing a repeatable way to collect account analytics, download reels, and produce usable insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Account and competitor analysis: Fetch follower/post/reel performance and identify top-performing reels by views/engagement within a recent time window.
  • Media downloading + transcription: Download Instagram media via a self-hosted Cobalt server and optionally transcribe it for downstream analysis.
  • Watchlist monitoring: Maintain a persistent watchlist and scan multiple accounts using consistent parameters.

Use case example: you want to benchmark a competitor’s last two weeks of reels, select the top 5 by engagement, download the best ones, and turn them into a structured competitor breakdown with captions and metrics.

Quick Start

Ask the skill: analyze a competitor’s Instagram account (@username) and return the top 5 reels from the last 14 days with views, likes, comments, captions, and direct reel links.

Frequently Asked Questions about instagram-superpower

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze competitor Instagram reels and download top-performing posts?

Analyze competitor Instagram reels by retrieving profile and reel metrics, ranking top posts by views and engagement, and downloading media via a self-hosted Cobalt endpoint for offline content review.

What is the best way to monitor multiple Instagram accounts for viral reel performance?

Monitoring multiple Instagram accounts for viral reel performance is done by maintaining a persistent watchlist and scanning accounts with consistent parameters to retrieve engagement metrics and identify top-performing posts.

How does Instagram reel transcription work for content analysis?

Instagram reel transcription works by downloading media via a Cobalt server and processing the audio through a Groq or Whisper-based transcription step to generate text for downstream content analysis.

Do I need a self-hosted Cobalt endpoint to download Instagram media?

A self-hosted Cobalt endpoint is required for reliable Instagram media downloads, alongside an active HikerAPI key for fetching account analytics, reels, and engagement metrics.

Can I batch download Instagram reels while respecting API rate limits?

Batch downloading Instagram reels uses controlled pagination and rate-limit aware execution to retrieve media and engagement metrics across multiple accounts without exceeding API thresholds.

Python dependencies for Instagram competitor research not working?

Instagram competitor research requires python3, ffmpeg, ffprobe, ssh, and scp installed in your environment, as these dependencies handle media processing, transcription, and remote file transfers.