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instaloader for Mac

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Quick answer: instaloader is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install instaloader. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 382 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What instaloader is

instaloader is a command-line tool for macOS: download media from Instagram.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install instaloader

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install instaloader.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install instaloader on Mac?

Run brew install instaloader in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is instaloader open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does instaloader run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is instaloader?

It was installed 382 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1773 in this catalogue.

What version of instaloader is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.15.5.