Instagram scheduler
Schedule Instagram posts without mixing account flows.
Instagram scheduling is reliable only when the workflow respects account type and media rules. SocialClaw keeps standalone professional Instagram and Page-linked Instagram Business flows separate, then validates media before apply.
What you get
The operational pieces that matter before a workflow promises social publishing.
Inputs and requirements
The data and checks that keep the workflow grounded in current provider rules.
- A connected instagram:standalone:<id> or instagram:business:<id> target
- One public image URL, one public video URL, or one SocialClaw-hosted media URL
- Caption text in description
- Optional instagramPublishMode when the workflow should force image or reel behavior
- Validation before apply and post inspection afterward
How it works
A provider-aware flow from connection to inspection.
Choose the correct Instagram route
Use standalone Instagram Login for standalone professional accounts, or Instagram Business for Page-linked professional accounts.
Prepare one media asset
Instagram posts in the current SocialClaw flow require one image or one video.
Set caption and publish mode
Put the caption in description and set instagramPublishMode when the route needs explicit image or reel intent.
Validate before scheduling
Validation checks account type, media requirement, URL shape, and provider-specific rules before apply.
Apply and inspect the post
Create the scheduled Instagram post and inspect the resulting post or run state.
CLI and HTTP examples
Representative commands and requests for this workflow.
CLI flow
Schedule Instagram posts
socialclaw accounts connect --provider instagram --open
socialclaw assets upload --file ./reel.mp4 --json
socialclaw validate -f instagram-schedule.json --json
socialclaw apply -f instagram-schedule.json --idempotency-key instagram_launch_1 --json
socialclaw posts get --post-id <post-id> --json
HTTP API flow
Hosted SocialClaw endpoints
curl -sS \
-X POST \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SC_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"provider":"instagram"}' \
"https://getsocialclaw.com/v1/connections/start"
curl -sS \
-X POST \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SC_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d @instagram-schedule.json \
"https://getsocialclaw.com/v1/posts/validate"
curl -sS \
-X POST \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SC_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d @instagram-schedule.json \
"https://getsocialclaw.com/v1/posts/apply"Constraints to know
Important guardrails to keep the page accurate.
- Instagram standalone is for professional accounts, not personal consumer accounts.
- Instagram Business is for professional accounts linked to Facebook Pages.
- Stories, carousels, text-only posts, and reply or comment steps are not implemented in the current flow.
Related routes
Pages that reinforce the same product and platform intent.
Frequently asked questions
Can SocialClaw schedule Instagram posts for standalone professional accounts?
Yes. SocialClaw has a separate standalone Instagram route for professional accounts connected through Instagram Login.
Is Instagram Business the same route as Instagram standalone?
No. Instagram Business is the Page-linked professional account flow, while Instagram standalone is a separate professional account flow.
Can SocialClaw schedule Instagram Stories or carousels today?
No. The current Instagram flows support image and reel-style media posts, while stories, carousels, text-only posts, and interaction steps are not implemented.
Use SocialClaw for Schedule Instagram posts
Connect accounts once, validate provider-specific payloads, schedule or apply work, and inspect the result from one hosted workspace.