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Get Profile Info

Retrieves detailed information about an Instagram profile including follower count, following count, bio, verification status, profile picture URL, and more.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Session ID - The session identifier from the Login node.
  • Username - Instagram username to get profile information for (without the @ symbol).

Output​

  • Profile Info - An object containing comprehensive profile information with the following fields:
    • username - The Instagram username
    • user_id - Unique user identifier
    • full_name - Display name on the profile
    • biography - Profile bio text
    • biography_hashtags - Array of hashtags mentioned in the bio
    • biography_mentions - Array of usernames mentioned in the bio
    • external_url - Link in bio (if any)
    • followers - Number of followers
    • following - Number of accounts being followed
    • posts_count - Total number of posts
    • profile_pic_url - URL to profile picture
    • is_private - Boolean indicating if account is private
    • is_verified - Boolean indicating if account is verified
    • is_business_account - Boolean indicating if it's a business account
    • business_category - Business category name (if applicable)

How It Works​

The Get Profile Info node fetches comprehensive profile data from Instagram. When executed, it:

  1. Validates that both Session ID and Username are provided
  2. Retrieves the active session using the Session ID
  3. Queries Instagram's API for the profile information
  4. Extracts and structures all available profile data
  5. Returns the profile information as a structured object

Requirements​

  • An active Instagram session (from Login node)
  • A valid Instagram username
  • Appropriate permissions to view the profile (public profiles or profiles you follow)

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • ErrInvalidArg - Username is missing or empty
  • ErrNotFound - Profile does not exist
  • ErrPermission - Profile is private and you don't follow them
  • ErrRuntime - General failure to retrieve profile info

Common Errors​

Profile Not Found:

Profile 'username' does not exist

Solution: Verify the username is spelled correctly and the account exists.

Private Profile:

Profile 'username' is private and you don't follow them

Solution: You must follow the account to access their information, or log in with an account that follows them.

Usage Notes​

  • Public profiles can be accessed by any authenticated account
  • Private profiles require you to be a follower
  • Biography hashtags and mentions are automatically extracted
  • Profile picture URLs are direct links to the image file
  • Business category is only available for business/creator accounts
  • The data reflects the profile state at the time of the request

Example: Analyze Competitor Profile​

Inputs:

  • Session ID: (from Login node)
  • Username: "competitor_brand"

Output:

{
  "username": "competitor_brand",
  "user_id": "1234567890",
  "full_name": "Competitor Brand",
  "biography": "Leading the industry since 2020 #innovation #quality",
  "biography_hashtags": ["innovation", "quality"],
  "biography_mentions": [],
  "external_url": "https://competitor.com",
  "followers": 125000,
  "following": 450,
  "posts_count": 892,
  "profile_pic_url": "https://instagram.com/.../profile.jpg",
  "is_private": false,
  "is_verified": true,
  "is_business_account": true,
  "business_category": "Shopping & Retail"
}

Example: Monitor Follower Growth​

Workflow:

Schedule (Daily)
  ↓
Login
  ↓
Get Profile Info (target_account)
  ↓
Store follower count in database
  ↓
Compare with previous day
  ↓
Send alert if growth exceeds threshold
  ↓
Logout

Example: Influencer Discovery​

Use Case: Find verified accounts in your industry

Workflow:

For each username in list:
  Get Profile Info
  If is_verified AND followers > 10000:
    Add to influencer list

Best Practices​

  • Cache profile information to reduce API calls
  • Add delays between multiple profile requests to avoid rate limiting
  • Check is_private before attempting to fetch posts or followers
  • Use follower/following counts to assess account influence
  • Monitor verification status for brand safety
  • Track profile changes over time for competitive analysis
  • Handle private profile errors gracefully in your workflows

Tips for Effective Use​

  • Batch Processing: When analyzing multiple profiles, add 2-3 second delays between requests
  • Data Validation: Always check if required fields exist before using them in calculations
  • Business Intelligence: Combine with Get Profile Posts to analyze content strategy
  • Trend Analysis: Store historical data to track follower growth over time
  • Profile Picture: Use the profile_pic_url to download and archive profile images
  • Bio Analysis: Extract hashtags and mentions to understand brand associations
  • Account Type Detection: Use is_business_account to filter business vs personal accounts

Common Use Cases​

  1. Competitor Analysis - Monitor competitor follower counts and bio changes
  2. Influencer Vetting - Verify account authenticity and engagement potential
  3. Brand Monitoring - Track accounts mentioning your brand in their bio
  4. Market Research - Analyze profile characteristics in your industry
  5. Lead Generation - Identify potential partners based on profile criteria
  6. Account Verification - Confirm account details before engagement