POST
/v2/squid/{squid_id}/taskAdd Tasks
Add Instagram reel URLs or profile URLs to scrape reels using the Lobstr.io APIAdd Instagram URLs as tasks to your squid. You can provide either a direct reel URL to scrape a specific reel, or a profile URL to collect all reels from that profile.
Headers
| Key | Value | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Authorization | Token YOUR_API_KEY | Yes |
| Content-Type | application/json | Yes |
Request Body
url
Type:
string
Required:
Yes
Description:
Instagram Reel URL or Profile URL. If a profile URL is given, the scraper will collect reels from that profile.
Pro Tip
Use profile URLs to bulk collect all reels from a creator's account in one task.
Note
When scraping a profile, use `max_results` setting to limit how many reels are collected per profile.
Pro Tip
Both `instagram.com` and `www.instagram.com` URL formats are supported.