discovered 16 Aug 2026
insta-dl
→ View on GitHubinsta-dl is an asynchronous command-line tool designed for downloading Instagram content, such as profiles, posts, reels, stories, and comments, while preserving the original timestamps. It features two backend options, HikerAPI for safe use without a login and an optional private API, along with capabilities for incremental updates, JSON metadata storage, and versatile input formats. This tool is optimal for users seeking to archive Instagram content without the risk of account bans associated with traditional scraping methods.