Instagram Reel via sssinstagram#

Requirements#

• Node.js 18+.
• playwright-core installed in the runtime.
• Chromium-compatible browser binary available via:
  • BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH (preferred), or
  • default /usr/bin/brave-browser.

Environment variables#

• OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE (optional): workspace root used for output path.
• REEL_DOWNLOAD_DIR (optional): explicit download directory override.
• BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH (optional): browser binary path override.

1. Validate input URL.
   • Accept only https://www.instagram.com/reel/... (or /reels/...) links.
2. Run downloader automation script.
   • Execute:
     • node scripts/download_via_sss.mjs "<instagram-url>"
   • On success it prints:
     • MEDIA_PATH=<absolute path>
3. Send the file to user on WhatsApp.
   • Use message action=send with media set to MEDIA_PATH.
   • Add a small caption like Done 🐾.
4. If the site blocks automation.
   • Retry once after a short wait.
   • If it still fails, report failure cleanly and ask user for another link.

Notes#

• Uses BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH if set, otherwise defaults to /usr/bin/brave-browser.
• Saves videos to REEL_DOWNLOAD_DIR when set, else <workspace>/downloads ( OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE or current working directory).
• Uses Playwright ( playwright-core) in headless mode.
• Optional cleanup script: bash scripts/cleanup_reels.sh 30 (minutes to retain, default 30).
• For user privacy, do not store links longer than needed for the download run.