Hey! Great thread. I’ve been working on how to scrape user accounts on instagram and tiktok aws too. For TikTok, I’d recommend checking out TikTokScraper—it’s a Node.js library that works pretty well for bypassing some of their API limits.
For Instagram, I’ve had success with Instaloader. It’s lightweight and doesn’t require AWS, but if you’re scaling up, pairing it with EC2 and proxies is a solid move.
Also, don’t forget to use headless browsers like Puppeteer for TikTok. It mimics real user behavior better than Selenium sometimes.
For Instagram, I’ve had success with Instaloader. It’s lightweight and doesn’t require AWS, but if you’re scaling up, pairing it with EC2 and proxies is a solid move.
Also, don’t forget to use headless browsers like Puppeteer for TikTok. It mimics real user behavior better than Selenium sometimes.