youtubebot - Instagram Account Checker

youtubebot is a PHP tool to verify the validity of Instagram accounts, check email vulnerabilities, and manage Instagram business account checks. It supports Telegram bot integration for notifications and control.

Features

• Email Availability Check:
  • Checks if the email address associated with an Instagram account is valid and available.
  • Supports Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Mail.ru, and more.
• Telegram Bot Integration:
  • Control and receive notifications via Telegram.
• User Management:
  • Add, remove, and manage Instagram accounts for checking.
• Automated Collection:
  • Collect users from search, hashtags, followers, following, and explore.

Recent Updates (2025)

Instagram API Modernization (January 2025)

• Updated Instagram User-Agent: Upgraded from Instagram 27.0 (2021) to Instagram 316.0 (2025) for better compatibility
• Modern API Headers: Added x-ig-app-id and updated x-ig-capabilities headers
• Enhanced Authentication: Implemented encrypted password format and modern login parameters
• API Signature: Updated signature key format for 2025 Instagram API requirements
• Better Error Handling: Added comprehensive error logging and challenge detection
• Connection Headers: Updated X-IG-Connection-Type and Accept-Language headers

Previous Updates

• Fixed PHP errors and warnings (undefined array keys, variable initialization)
• Improved compatibility for Windows (no Linux-only commands required)
• Enhanced error handling for missing files and configuration keys
• Refactored code for better maintainability and reliability

What Was Updated

The following files were modernized for 2025 Instagram API compatibility:

• index.php - Core Instagram API class with modern headers and authentication
• bot.php - Telegram bot integration with updated Instagram connection
• explore.php - Explore feature with modern API headers
• hashtag.php - Hashtag search with updated capabilities
• All Instagram API calls now use 2025-compatible headers and user agents

Known Limitations

• Instagram frequently changes their API - if you encounter errors, the API may have changed again
• Two-factor authentication and challenge-required accounts need manual verification
• Rate limiting may apply - use delays between requests to avoid blocks

Installation & Usage

Requirements

• PHP 7.4 or newer
• cURL extension enabled
• Telegram bot token and your Telegram user ID

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ydxj/youtubebot/

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd youtubebot

3. Run the tool:

   php bot.php

   • On first run, you will be prompted for your Telegram bot token and user ID.

Notes

• The tool now works on Windows and Linux.
• All major PHP warnings and errors have been fixed.
• If you see any file or config errors, ensure you have run the tool at least once to generate the required files.

Telegram Setup

• Create a Telegram bot via BotFather and get the token.
• Get your Telegram user ID (e.g., via userinfobot).
• Enter these when prompted on first run.

Enjoy!