Overview
Collect currently available public Stories.
What you give
Profile URL or usernameWhat you get
Instagram Active Stories is designed to turn relevant Instagram activity into a structured dataset. Start from the source you choose, review the available records, and retain the context that explains each result. Read the tutorial for configuration steps.
Before you run: Use available credits for live runs without manual activation. Runs remain subject to service availability and account restrictions. Check Settings and review the maximum credit cost before starting.
Coverage and limits
- Stories expire. One profile check can return several Stories or none.
- Public results may be incomplete. The limit is a maximum, not a guaranteed collection size.
- Up to 50 records per Scout input; fewer may be available.
Collect currently available public Stories.
Begin with profile url or username and inspect the public activity available at that source. Available fields include title, video url, duration, views, published, source input, data type. Keep those details with the original source so you can review where each record came from.
How to configure Instagram Active Stories
- Choose the public source that fits your topic or audience.
- Open the Scout or workflow and review its inputs.
- Set a record limit and review the available options.
- Check collection access and review the maximum credit cost before starting.
Use available credits for live runs without manual activation. Runs remain subject to service availability and account restrictions. Check Settings and review the maximum credit cost before starting. After starting, follow progress in Runs, inspect the saved results and download the records you want to keep.
Use the source context in your research
Collect currently available public Stories. Review the resulting profiles against a clear brief before investing in deeper research. Public activity can explain why a person belongs in a shortlist, but engagement alone does not establish their needs or purchase intent.
Preserve missing fields and keep observed details separate from your interpretation. When a source changes, revisit the original record before making a decision.
Keep your research focused
Choose a manageable source set, remove duplicate profiles during review, and select the people who fit your criteria. Connect another social tool only when its output answers a specific next question.
