Actions7
- Post Actions
- User Actions
Overview
This node allows users to interact with Instagram through a private API, specifically enabling posting images to Instagram accounts. The "Post Image" operation lets you upload an image along with an optional caption directly to Instagram. This is useful for automating social media content publishing workflows, such as scheduling posts or integrating Instagram posting into broader marketing automation.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically posting product photos from an e-commerce platform to Instagram.
- Sharing event images with captions as part of a social media campaign.
- Posting user-generated content collected from other sources.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Image Buffer | The image data to post. Can be provided as binary data or a base64 encoded string. |
| Caption | Caption text to accompany the image post on Instagram. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the image post operation. This typically includes metadata about the posted image such as its ID, URL, or status confirmation returned by Instagram's private API.
If the input image was provided as binary data, the node processes it internally but does not output binary data itself.
Dependencies
- Requires an Instagram account authenticated via an API key credential (username and password) configured in n8n credentials.
- Uses a private Instagram API client library bundled within the node implementation.
- Network access to Instagram services is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Image Data: If the "Image Buffer" property is empty or invalid, the node will throw an error indicating that image data is required. Ensure the image is correctly provided either as base64 string or binary data.
- Authentication Failures: Errors during login usually indicate incorrect or expired Instagram credentials. Verify the username and password in the connected credential.
- API Rate Limits or Restrictions: Instagram may limit automated posting frequency or block suspicious activity. If operations fail intermittently, consider adding delays or reviewing Instagram’s usage policies.
- Invalid Caption or Media Format: Captions exceeding Instagram limits or unsupported image formats might cause errors. Keep captions concise and use standard image formats like JPEG or PNG.