Instagram Stories Downloader

This script allows you to download Instagram stories from any public account.
You can also automate the script to run at system startup, for example, every 2 hours using Task Scheduler.

How it works

The script operates in several steps:

1. Opening Web Browser: The script initiates a headless web browser session using Selenium WebDriver.

2. Navigating to Download Page: It directs the browser to the webpage, which facilitates content downloading from social media platforms.

3. Inputting Instagram Story URL: The user provides the URL of the Instagram story they wish to download.

4. Identifying and Downloading Media: The script identifies the type of media (images or videos) present in the story and proceeds to download them to the specified directory.

5. Recording Downloaded Links: To avoid redundant downloads, the script maintains a record of downloaded_links.txt.

6. Recording Run Time: The script records the time of execution in the task.txt file, providing a log of script runs.

7. Error Handling: The script includes error-handling mechanisms to deal with unexpected situations, ensuring smooth execution.

By following these steps, the script enables users to conveniently download Instagram stories for offline viewing.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/LupusJM/InstaDownloader.git

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install requests selenium urllib3

Usage

1. Configuration:

   • Modify the download_folder variable to your target directory. You can right-click on the script, choose "Open With" and select Notepad. Then, change the download_folder variable to point to your desired folder path.
   • Update the instagram_stories_url variable with the URL of the Instagram story you want to download.

2. Run the Script:

   python main.py

3. Enjoy your files:

LupusDownloader_{username}_{download_date}_{index + 1}.{extension}

5. Automation with Task Scheduler: Optionally, you can automate the script to run at system startup or at regular intervals using Task Scheduler. This allows you to schedule the script to run, for example, every 2 hours for periodic updates.

Notes

• Tested and verified in Linux & Windows OS.
• This script requires the Google Chrome browser and its driver suitable for your operating system.
• Remember that downloading content from social media platforms may be restricted by copyright and Instagram's terms of service.