ActionInstagramUpdated June 2026

How do I fetch Instagram post details?

Short answer: You can get instagram media in Instagram by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Instagram Get Instagram Media action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Get Instagram Media in Instagram — start free

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Media ID media_id	string	Required	–
Fields fields	string	Optional	–

Sample request

{
  "media_id": "{{trigger.media_id}}",
  "fields": "{{trigger.fields}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "abc",
  "caption": "Hi",
  "media_url": "https://...jpg",
  "permalink": "https://instagram.com/p/abc",
  "timestamp": "2026-05-11T00:00:00Z",
  "like_count": 100,
  "media_type": "IMAGE",
  "comments_count": 5
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Instagram Media.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Instagram

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Instagram

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Instagram Media.

What does the Get Instagram Media action do in Instagram?

Returns a specific post by ID with engagement metrics (likes, comments, reach). For "best-performing posts this week" analysis workflows.

What inputs does Get Instagram Media require?

Required: Media ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Instagram returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Instagram Media support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Instagram Media inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Instagram's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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