Instagram Video Downloader

Instagram Video Downloader — paste an Instagram video link and get a watermark-free video download URL instantly. Use when you need to download Instagram videos, save IG videos, or get Instagram video direct links. Triggers: Instagram video download, IG video download, Ins video download, Instagram

RedFox@redfox-data

Install

openclaw skills install @redfox-data/instagram-video-downloader

Instagram Video Downloader

Parse Instagram video links via the redfox.hk API and return watermark-free video download URLs.

Overview

Platform Support: Instagram
Content Type: Video (MP4 direct download link)
Input: Paste an Instagram video link (one link per request; batch upload not supported)
Output: Returns the video download URL directly — copy it into your browser or download tool to save
Link Display Rule: Download and cover links must be displayed in full; never use ... or any form of truncation

Usage

Example Command

Download an Instagram video:

bash

python3 "$SKILL_PATH/scripts/downloader.py" "https://www.instagram.com/reel/xxxxx/"

First-Time Setup

Configure your API Key first, then run:

bash

# Set environment variable
export REDFOX_API_KEY=ak_your_key

# Parse the video and get the download link
python3 "$SKILL_PATH/scripts/downloader.py" "https://www.instagram.com/reel/xxxxx/"

Visit redfox.hk to register and get your API Key.

Ongoing Usage

Configuration options (choose one):

Method	Command
Environment Variable (recommended)	`export REDFOX_API_KEY=ark_your_key`
CLI Argument	`python3 "$SKILL_PATH/scripts/downloader.py" "<link>" --api-key ark_your_key`
Config File	`echo '{"api_key":"ark_your_key"}' > ~/.qoder/apis/redfox.json`

Key Features

Feature	Description
Watermark-Free Direct Link	API automatically returns a watermark-free video download URL
Paste & Parse	Just paste the post link — no extra steps needed
Adaptive URL Recognition	Supports both Reel and regular post links on instagram.com
Instant Results	Parsing completes and returns the download URL immediately — copy and use

Common Use Cases

Scenario	Example Link	Description
Save IG videos	`https://www.instagram.com/reel/xxxxx/`	Get a watermark-free video download URL
Offline Reel collection	`https://www.instagram.com/reel/xxxxx/`	Parse and copy the link to download and save
Content remixing	Any Instagram video link	Download clips for editing and creative use
Asset backup	Any Instagram video link	Back up your favorite videos locally

Supported Link Formats

Platform	Link Format	Example
Instagram Reel	`https://www.instagram.com/reel/<shortcode>/`	Reel short video
Instagram Post	`https://www.instagram.com/p/<shortcode>/`	Regular post video

FAQ

Q: How do I get my API Key? A: Visit redfox.hk to register and obtain your token.

Q: Does the downloaded video have a watermark? A: No. The API returns a watermark-free video direct URL.

Q: Can I upload multiple links at once? A: No. Only one link can be parsed per request. Batch upload will cause parsing failure.

Q: What if parsing fails? A: Make sure the link is complete, the post still exists, and the account is public. Private accounts or deleted posts cannot be parsed.

Learn More

This tool is built on the redfox.hk parseWork/videoDownload/instagram API. Visit the official website for more API capabilities and documentation.