Is there a way to trigger and access saved content on instagram for your personal/business account?

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I want to trigger a workflow when I save a reel or post on Instagram, and display it in my Notion dump for saved things.

I went through part of the Instagram api documentation and searches on n8n and can’t find something similar. Would appreciate the inputs and suggestions! TIA :smiling_face:

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Not familiar with IG API but you can use interval/cron node to check if were any changes. Like every 5 minutes check some dump hash and compare with one hash before or even compare content instead of hash

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Thanks! I’ll try to do this :+1:

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Sure if you will have any future problem do not hesitate to post it :)) We are happy to help

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Concept for Building a Workaround to Save Instagram Posts

As of 2025, Instagram (Meta) does not provide an official API to retrieve content saved by users. Below is a workaround for achieving this functionality:

Step 1: Develop a Chrome Extension

Use ChatGPT or your coding skills to create a Chrome extension that:

  • Detects when you browse the “Saved” section on Instagram.
  • Grabs the relevant post data (e.g., post URL, description, media links).
  • Packages the data for further processing.

Step 2: Post Data to n8n via Webhook

  • Integrate the extension with an n8n webhook trigger.
  • Set up the webhook to receive data sent from the Chrome extension.
  • Use n8n workflows to process and format the received data.

Step 3: Store Data in Google Sheets or Notion

  • Configure n8n to save the processed data to your preferred storage solution:
    • Google Sheets: Use the Google Sheets integration to log data in a structured format.
    • Notion: Use the Notion API to save the data into a database for easy reference and management.

Limitations

  • Manual Trigger: The extension requires manual activation periodically, as there is no automatic way to trigger the process.
  • Browser Dependency: The workaround is dependent on browsing Instagram via a desktop browser.
  • Compliance: Ensure the approach complies with Instagram’s terms of service.

This method provides a practical way to save Instagram posts despite the API limitations, with minimal technical resources required.

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Pour les vidéos courtes spécifiquement (reels, shorts), j’ai emprunté une voie différente après avoir heurté des murs avec le pipeline extraction audio → transcription. J’ai construit un petit service qui gère le téléchargement + la transcription + le résumé structuré en un seul appel et exporte le résultat en JSON pour qu’il s’intègre dans n8n via le nœud HTTP Request.

Je l’ai surtout construit pour moi-même parce que la chaîne « extraire → diviser → transcrire → assembler » continuait à casser. Je serais ravi de partager l’endpoint si utile, c’est assez n8n-friendly.