Context
instagram-private-api hasn't seen active development in several years. As Instagram's private API continues to evolve, this gap is widening — authentication flows and endpoint behavior have shifted since the library was last updated.
Proposal
Migrate to instagrapi, an actively maintained alternative that tracks Instagram's current API surface. Key benefits:
- Supports modern authentication methods including session ID-based login
- Built-in pagination and typed response models
- Structured exception handling for challenges and rate limiting
- Regular updates as Instagram changes
I have a working migration at martincarapia#1 if there's interest.
Context
instagram-private-apihasn't seen active development in several years. As Instagram's private API continues to evolve, this gap is widening — authentication flows and endpoint behavior have shifted since the library was last updated.Proposal
Migrate to
instagrapi, an actively maintained alternative that tracks Instagram's current API surface. Key benefits:I have a working migration at martincarapia#1 if there's interest.