POST/v2/squid/{squid_id}/task

Add Tasks

Add Instagram profile URLs or usernames to scrape using the Lobstr.io API

Add Instagram profiles as tasks to your squid. You can provide either a full profile URL or just the username.

Headers

KeyValueRequired
AuthorizationToken YOUR_API_KEYYes
Content-Typeapplication/jsonYes

Request Body

url
Type:
string
Required:
Yes
Description:
Instagram Profile URL or Username to scrape profile information from
Pro Tip

Pro Tip

You can use just the username without the full URL - the scraper will resolve it automatically.
Note

Note

Private profiles will return limited data. Only public profile information is accessible.