How to Build an Instagram Scraper with N8N! (viral growth hack)

More new leads + 1500 followers + ALL my resources 👉 https://www.skool.com/buildroom/ 🔥 Learn how to build a complete Instagram competitor analysis system using N8N and AI automation! In this comprehensive tutorial, I'll show you how to scrape Instagram profiles, analyze competitor content, and generate new content ideas automatically. 🔔 Hit subscribe and the notification bell to join me on this automation journey. What You'll Learn: ✓ How to set up Instagram scrapers with Apify integration ✓ Build an automated competitor analysis system ✓ Create AI-powered content idea generators ✓ Set up Airtable databases for content management ✓ Use ChatGPT prompts to analyze competitor content ✓ Extract key metrics like views, likes, and engagement ✓ Generate 5 new content ideas from each competitor post ✓ Build scalable systems that work while you sleep Perfect for content creators, social media managers, and entrepreneurs looking to spy on competitors ethically and generate endless content ideas using AI automation. 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: n8n - https://n8n.partnerlinks.io/duncan Apify - https://www.apify.com?fpr=nj0vn Airtable - https://airtable.com/invite/r/RgSWFuPW ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/ 💡 PRO TIP: Start by analyzing 3-5 top competitors in your niche and let the AI help you identify winning content patterns and generate fresh ideas that align with your brand. 🎯 This system helps you: - Automatically discover trending content in your niche - Analyze what's working for your competitors - Generate personalized content ideas at scale - Save hours of manual research and brainstorming - Build a competitive advantage with data-driven insights ⏱️ Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Instagram Scraper Project 00:16 - Apify Tool Overview 00:37 - Setting Up n8n Credentials 01:06 - ChatGPT Prompt Engineering 01:28 - Database Setup Process 02:08 - Build Room Membership 02:49 - Creating Competitor Table 03:04 - Adding Profile Handles 04:05 - Configuring Instagram Username Fields 04:30 - n8n Workflow Setup 05:03 - Apify Store Exploration 06:01 - Running Test Scrape 07:12 - Setting Up HTTP 08:03 - Importing Curl Requests 09:08 - Creating API Credentials 11:10 - Testing Scraper Results 12:15 - Schema Analysis Review 13:04 - Airtable Field Configuration 14:26 - Multiple Profile Looping 18:26 - Database Record Creation 21:23 - ChatGPT Prompt Creation 23:05 - Customizing AI Instructions 26:53 - Code Node Troubleshooting 32:00 - Data Processing Solutions 36:00 - Final Workflow Testing 41:32 - Results and Conclusion 💡 Connect with me: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duncanrogoff Twitter: https://x.com/DuncanRogoff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanrogoff/ 👋 About Me: I'm Duncan, a Senior Art Director specializing in motion design. With over a decade of experience working with brands like Apple, PlayStation, and Nissan, I combine my creative expertise with AI tools like ChatGPT and Make.com to build powerful automation workflows. I'm here to teach you real skills so you can transform your creative process using the latest AI and automation tools to get real results.