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Instagram Reel Downloader (WhatsApp)
by @besaif
Download an Instagram Reel via sssinstagram.com and return it as a WhatsApp-ready video file. Use when a reel URL is provided and yt-dlp is blocked or not pr...
TERMINAL
clawhub install instagram-reel-downloader-whatsappπ About This Skill
name: instagram-reel-downloader-whatsapp description: Download an Instagram Reel via sssinstagram.com and return it as a WhatsApp-ready video file. Use when a reel URL is provided and yt-dlp is blocked or not preferred.
Instagram Reel via sssinstagram
Requirements
playwright-core installed in the runtime.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 "
- On success it prints:
- MEDIA_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 πΎ.
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
BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH if set, otherwise defaults to /usr/bin/brave-browser.REEL_DOWNLOAD_DIR when set, else /downloads OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE or current working directory).playwright-core) in headless mode.bash scripts/cleanup_reels.sh 30 (minutes to retain, default 30).π Tips & Best Practices
BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH if set, otherwise defaults to /usr/bin/brave-browser.REEL_DOWNLOAD_DIR when set, else /downloads OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE or current working directory).playwright-core) in headless mode.bash scripts/cleanup_reels.sh 30 (minutes to retain, default 30).