Instagram Reel via sssinstagram

Requirements

• Node.js 18+.
• playwright-core installed in the runtime.
• Chromium-compatible browser binary available via:
• 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.

1. Run downloader automation script.
• Execute:
• node scripts/download_via_sss.mjs ""
• On success it prints:
• MEDIA_PATH=

1. Send the file to user on WhatsApp.
• Use message action=send with media set to MEDIA_PATH.
• Add a small caption like Done 🐾.

1. 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

• Uses BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH if set, otherwise defaults to /usr/bin/brave-browser.
• Saves videos to REEL_DOWNLOAD_DIR when set, else /downloads (OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE or current working directory).
• Uses Playwright (playwright-core) in headless mode.
• Optional cleanup script: bash scripts/cleanup_reels.sh 30 (minutes to retain, default 30).
• For user privacy, do not store links longer than needed for the download run.