/instagram_counter_proxy

Primary LanguageJavaScript

Instagram Follower Counter

This application fetches the follower count of a specified Instagram user using Puppeteer for browser automation and Express for serving the follower count via an API.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v14.0.0 or later)
  • npm (v6.0.0 or later)
  • Instagram account (username)

Setup

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/instagram-follower-counter.git
cd instagram-follower-counter

Install Dependencies Front and backend dependencies

cd /front
npm install
cd ../back
npm install

Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the back directory and add the following environment variables:

INSTAGRAM_USERNAME=yourusername

replace the values with your Instagram account credentials.

Start the Application

cd back
npm start

cd ../front
npm run dev

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

This README provides a basic overview of how to set up, run the proof of concept (POC).

Kindly note that this content is intended solely for educational purposes, and I bear no responsibility for any use of the code.

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