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.

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.

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install requests selenium urllib3

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.

• 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.