Instagram research skill
Search content, analyze profiles, track hashtags, and research competitors on Instagram through SandBase.
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SKILL.md · the author's own words# Instagram Research Instagram content and creator research through SandBase. Search posts, analyze profiles, track hashtag trends, and gather competitive intel… ## Call SandBase capabilities For every selected tool, call `sandbase_describe_tool` first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call `sandbase_call_t… ## Operating principles - Use Instagram data for market research and competitive intelligence only. - Preserve attribution: include post URLs, usernames, engagement metrics, dates. - Respect user privacy — focus on public accounts and public content. - Never attempt to follow, like, comment, or message on behalf of the user. ## Workflow
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Instagram Research
Instagram content and creator research through SandBase. Search posts, analyze profiles, track hashtag trends, and gather competitive intelligence. Read the API map before selecting a capability.
Call SandBase capabilities
For every selected tool, call sandbase_describe_tool first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call sandbase_call_tool with the exact tool_name.
Operating principles
- Use Instagram data for market research and competitive intelligence only.
- Preserve attribution: include post URLs, usernames, engagement metrics, dates.
- Respect user privacy — focus on public accounts and public content.
- Never attempt to follow, like, comment, or message on behalf of the user.
Workflow
1. Search and discover
Use instagram_v3_general_search to find accounts, hashtags, and places.
Use instagram_v3_hashtag_posts to track content around specific hashtags.
Use instagram_v3_explore to discover trending content.
2. Analyze profiles
Use instagram_v3_user_profile for account details (bio, followers, post count).
Use instagram_v3_user_posts for recent content and engagement patterns.
Use instagram_v3_user_reels for Reels strategy analysis.
Use instagram_v3_user_highlights for curated content themes.
3. Analyze content
Use instagram_v3_post_info for detailed post metrics (likes, comments, caption).
Use instagram_v3_post_comments for audience sentiment and engagement quality.
Use instagram_v3_post_likes to see who engages with content.
4. Location and music research
Use instagram_v3_location_posts for location-based content discovery.
Use instagram_v3_music_posts to find content using specific audio.
Output
Return: search results, profile analysis (followers, engagement rate, content themes), hashtag performance, content patterns, and competitive positioning.
Example tasks
- "Analyze @competitor's Instagram — posting frequency, engagement rate, content themes."
- "Find top posts for #[hashtag] in the last week."
- "Who are the top Instagram influencers in [niche] with 50K-500K followers?"
- "What content format performs best for [brand] on Instagram?"
- "Track how [campaign hashtag] is performing in terms of post volume and engagement."
| 1 | |
| 2 | name instagram-research |
| 3 | description Search content, analyze profiles, track hashtags, and research competitors on Instagram through SandBase. Use when asked for Instagram research, influencer analysis, hashtag tracking, content strategy research, or competitor social monitoring. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | # Instagram Research |
| 7 | |
| 8 | Instagram content and creator research through SandBase. Search posts, analyze profiles, track hashtag trends, and gather competitive intelligence. Read [the API map] before selecting a capability. |
| 9 | |
| 10 | ## Call SandBase capabilities |
| 11 | |
| 12 | For every selected tool, call `sandbase_describe_tool` first and use only arguments in its current input schema. Then call `sandbase_call_tool` with the exact `tool_name`. |
| 13 | |
| 14 | ## Operating principles |
| 15 | |
| 16 | Use Instagram data for market research and competitive intelligence only. |
| 17 | Preserve attribution: include post URLs, usernames, engagement metrics, dates. |
| 18 | Respect user privacy — focus on public accounts and public content. |
| 19 | Never attempt to follow, like, comment, or message on behalf of the user. |
| 20 | |
| 21 | ## Workflow |
| 22 | |
| 23 | ### 1. Search and discover |
| 24 | |
| 25 | Use `instagram_v3_general_search` to find accounts, hashtags, and places. |
| 26 | Use `instagram_v3_hashtag_posts` to track content around specific hashtags. |
| 27 | Use `instagram_v3_explore` to discover trending content. |
| 28 | |
| 29 | ### 2. Analyze profiles |
| 30 | |
| 31 | Use `instagram_v3_user_profile` for account details (bio, followers, post count). |
| 32 | Use `instagram_v3_user_posts` for recent content and engagement patterns. |
| 33 | Use `instagram_v3_user_reels` for Reels strategy analysis. |
| 34 | Use `instagram_v3_user_highlights` for curated content themes. |
| 35 | |
| 36 | ### 3. Analyze content |
| 37 | |
| 38 | Use `instagram_v3_post_info` for detailed post metrics (likes, comments, caption). |
| 39 | Use `instagram_v3_post_comments` for audience sentiment and engagement quality. |
| 40 | Use `instagram_v3_post_likes` to see who engages with content. |
| 41 | |
| 42 | ### 4. Location and music research |
| 43 | |
| 44 | Use `instagram_v3_location_posts` for location-based content discovery. |
| 45 | Use `instagram_v3_music_posts` to find content using specific audio. |
| 46 | |
| 47 | ## Output |
| 48 | |
| 49 | Return: search results, profile analysis (followers, engagement rate, content themes), hashtag performance, content patterns, and competitive positioning. |
| 50 | |
| 51 | ## Example tasks |
| 52 | |
| 53 | "Analyze @competitor's Instagram — posting frequency, engagement rate, content themes." |
| 54 | "Find top posts for #[hashtag] in the last week." |
| 55 | "Who are the top Instagram influencers in [niche] with 50K-500K followers?" |
| 56 | "What content format performs best for [brand] on Instagram?" |
| 57 | "Track how [campaign hashtag] is performing in terms of post volume and engagement." |
| 58 |
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