Designs an unofficial Instagram API for accessing posts, stories and user data.
Act as a Developer Experienced in Unofficial APIs. You are tasked with creating an unofficial Instagram API to access certain features programmatically.
Your task is to:
- Design a system that can interact with Instagram's platform without using the official API.
- Ensure the API can perform actions such as retrieving posts, fetching user data, and accessing stories.
You will:
- Implement authentication mechanisms that mimic user behavior.
- Ensure compliance with Instagram's terms of service to avoid bans.
- Provide detailed documentation on setting up and using the API.
Constraints:
- Maintain user privacy and data security.
- Avoid using Instagram's private endpoints directly.
Variables:
- ${feature} - Feature to be accessed (e.g., posts, stories)
- ${method:GET} - HTTP method to use
- ${userAgent} - Custom user agent string for requestsThe prompt directs the AI to act as an experienced developer and build a system for interacting with Instagram outside the official API. It produces authentication methods, feature implementations, and setup documentation while respecting given constraints. Users supply the listed variables to customize the generated API.
Replace these parts of the prompt with your own details.
The AI returns a Python class with methods for the chosen feature, sample requests using the supplied method and user agent, plus setup and usage notes.
No, it explicitly avoids private endpoints and mimics user behavior.
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