Instagram private API for developers. 37 real-time GET endpoints for profiles,
followers and following, posts, reels, stories, highlights, comments, likers,
hashtags, locations, audio and search, returned as Instagram's own JSON.
$0.0004 per successful call, flat. Failed calls are not billed.
| Repository | What it is |
|---|---|
| herascrape | Python and TypeScript client: pip install herascrape · npm i herascrape |
| herascrape-mcp | Instagram MCP server for Claude, Cursor, VS Code and other AI agents |
| hikerapi-to-herascrape | Migrate from HikerAPI with one coding-agent prompt |
| instagram-video-downloader | Free Instagram downloader for reels, videos, photos and stories |
from herascrape import Client
client = Client(api_key="hs_live_xxxxxxxx")
user = client.user_by_username(username="instagram")
print(user["username"], user["follower_count"])Website · Docs · API reference · Pricing