Instagram Reel Scraper & Sender

This project is a two-in-one script that:

1. Scrapes saved reels from a specified Instagram collection
2. Automatically sends them to a Telegram chat and deletes them after a short delay

Features

• Automated Login: Uses cookies to avoid logging in every time.
• Scrape Instagram Reels: Extracts all saved reels from a given collection.
• Send to Telegram: Automatically sends the scraped reels to a specified Telegram chat.
• Auto-Delete Messages: Deletes each sent reel after a short delay.

Requirements

• Python 3.7+
• Selenium (undetected_chromedriver)
• Pyrogram (Telegram client)
• An Instagram account with saved reels
• A Telegram bot with access to the target chat

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/tars-06/reelstotg.git
   cd ReelsToTG

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Setup

1. Instagram Credentials:

   • Update USERNAME and PASSWORD in the script for the first-time login.
   • Cookies will be saved automatically to avoid re-login.

2. Telegram API:

   • Get your API_ID and API_HASH from my.telegram.org.
   • Set up a session file for Pyrogram.
   • Specify the chat_id where reels should be sent.

3. Collection URL:

   • Update COLLECTION_URL with the link to your saved reels collection.

Usage

Run the script to scrape and send reels:

python main.py

How It Works

1. The script logs into Instagram (or loads saved cookies).
2. It scrapes all reel links from the specified collection.
3. The links are saved to reels.txt.
4. The Telegram bot reads the links and sends them to the chat.
5. Each message is deleted after a short delay.

Notes

• Ensure your Instagram account is logged in and verified.
• Use a VPN if Instagram blocks automation attempts.
• Your Telegram bot must have permission to send and delete messages in the target chat.

Future Improvements

• Error Handling: Improve exception handling for network failures and login issues.
• Auto Scrolling: Automate scrolling to load all reels without manual input.
• Parallel Sending: Use asyncio.gather() to speed up the sending process.
• Smart Deletion Timing: Randomize deletion time to avoid detection patterns.
• Headless Mode: Fully enable headless scraping for efficiency.
• Config File: Store credentials & settings in a .env file instead of hardcoding.
• Logging: Save logs of sent and deleted messages for tracking.
• Multi-Account Support: Enable handling of multiple Instagram or Telegram accounts.

License

This project is for educational purposes only. Use responsibly.