An automated downloader that extracts high-resolution images and videos from Instagram posts using the Cobalt API.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install instagram-saver
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install instagram-saver using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Instagram Saver?
The Instagram Saver is a specialized automation tool designed to simplify the process of gathering media from one of the world's most popular social platforms. As part of the Openclaw Skills library, it allows users to simply provide an Instagram URL to trigger an automatic extraction process. It utilizes the powerful Cobalt API to bypass standard web interface limitations, providing direct access to high-quality files.
This skill is particularly effective because it handles the technical complexity of parsing Instagram's metadata. Whether the post contains a single high-definition video or a multi-image carousel, the Instagram Saver identifies every individual asset. It also includes built-in logic to detect and report when an account is private, ensuring a smooth and transparent user experience.
Instagram Saver Use Cases
- Archiving high-quality creative assets for design and mood boards.
- Downloading Instagram Reels and videos for offline viewing or educational purposes.
- Batch-saving images from carousel posts without manual screenshots.
- Integrating automated social media backup workflows within the Openclaw Skills framework.
How Instagram Saver Works
- The user provides a target Instagram URL to the AI agent.
- The skill prepares a JSON payload containing the URL for processing.
- An API request is sent to the Cobalt backend using the POST method.
- The Cobalt API parses the Instagram page and returns direct, high-resolution download links.
- The agent interprets the response, handling either a single URL or an array of URLs for carousel posts, and provides the files to the user.
Instagram Saver Setup
To use this within your environment, ensure you have the ability to execute network requests. No complex installation is required as it leverages a public API endpoint. You can test the integration using the following command:
curl -X POST https://api.cobalt.tools/api/json \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "YOUR_INSTAGRAM_URL_HERE"}'
Instagram Saver Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the Cobalt API schema to organize media data efficiently:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| url | The primary high-resolution link for a single image or video. |
| picker | An array of URLs used when the post contains multiple items (carousels). |
| status | Indicates the success of the retrieval or specific error states. |
| message | Detailed feedback, such as notifications for private account restrictions. |
Instagram Saver Advanced Features
- Multi-media Carousel Support: Automatically detects and extracts all items in a single post.
- High-Resolution Priority: Always fetches the highest quality version available from the source.
- Private Account Detection: Intelligently identifies and reports when content is inaccessible due to privacy settings.
- API-Driven Architecture: Can be easily chained with other Openclaw Skills for complex automation pipelines.
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