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name: instagram-research 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.

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

Use the capability identifiers below as discovery hints, not MCP tool names. Find the matching endpoint with sandbase_discover(q: "<provider and capability>"); use its returned name in sandbase_inspect(name: "<returned name>"). Read inputSchema, pricing, and execute_as, then call sandbase_run using execute_as.arguments.name and schema-defined arguments. If a run_id is returned, poll sandbase_run_get(run_id: "<returned run_id>") within the task budget until completed or failed; report pending or failed runs without resubmitting them automatically.

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."