Inspiration
I got inspiration for this project by realizing how much time I spent looking through different subreddits and wanted to compile it all into one resource.
What it does
It scrapes a list of subreddits and grabs a set amount of posts. If the posts have a jpg link it will download that image, resize it, and upload it to my Instagram account.
How I built it
I used the reddit and Instagram APIs to help me use those platforms. I did the project exclusively in python and used numerous libraries to help with the bot, including os to help with downloads and deletions.
Challenges I ran into
Instagram caught on that I was using a bot and I can no longer write captions for the posts.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
This is the first time I have used an API to the extent that I did. I wish I could still write the captions as it gives the pictures some context, but still I am happy with how it turned out. +
What I learned
I learned how to use Reddit and Instagram APIs and how to make posts or gather data from either. I also learned more about working with images and downloading and resizing them.
What's next for Reddit Photo Bot
I will continue to make changes to it to make the experience even better. Maybe make a way so I can upload video files as well. Another change I want to make is maybe add a database of pictures and then I can check if a photo has been uploaded before.
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