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Instagram Downloader
instagram_download fast Video, audio & downloads
Get downloadable media URLs and metadata for an Instagram post or reel.
When to use. Getting the media URL for a public Instagram post or reel.
Not for. Private posts or bulk profile exports.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
url |
string | yes | — | Instagram post/reel URL. |
Returns
Media URLs plus post metadata.
Each row typically carries: title caption author thumbnail download_url media_type ext
The response body is { status, count, fields, results }. Runs that exceed the inline wait return { status: "running", job_id, tool_flow } instead — see Jobs & errors.
Call it over MCP
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "instagram_download",
"arguments": {
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/CxAmPlE/"
}
}
}
Call it over the REST API
curl -X POST https://convertfleet.online/api/tool-run \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"tool":"dl_ig","params":{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CxAmPlE/"}}'
Both paths run the same job engine, enforce the same plan limits and count against the same monthly quota. See the REST API page.
Related tools
JSON Schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"url": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Instagram post/reel URL."
}
},
"additionalProperties": false,
"required": [
"url"
]
}