clawdbites

Verified·Scanned 2/18/2026

Extract recipes from Instagram reels. Use when a user sends an Instagram reel link and wants to get the recipe from the caption. Parses ingredients, instructions, and macros into a clean format.

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ClawdBites 🦞🍴

Extract recipes from Instagram reels using a multi-layered approach — no login required.

A Clawdbot skill.

Features

  • Caption parsing — Instant extraction from post description
  • Audio transcription — Whisper (local, no API key) for spoken instructions
  • Frame analysis — Vision model for on-screen recipe cards
  • Smart inference — Estimates missing measurements based on context
  • Wishlist — Save recipes to try later, integrates with meal planning

Requirements

ToolInstall
yt-dlpbrew install yt-dlp
ffmpegbrew install ffmpeg
whisperpip3 install openai-whisper

No Instagram login required. Works on public reels.

Usage

Send an Instagram reel link to your Clawdbot:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123/

The skill automatically:

  1. Checks the caption for recipe details
  2. If incomplete, transcribes the audio
  3. If still missing info, analyzes video frames
  4. Presents a clean, formatted recipe with macros

Example Output

## Sheet Pan Philly Cheesesteak
*From @salaarfit*

**Macros (per serving):** 331 cal | 46g P | 12g C | 10.5g F

### Ingredients
- 24oz shaved ribeye steak
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cups baby mushrooms
- 2-3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices thin provolone

### Instructions
1. Dice veggies into thin strips
2. Top with shaved ribeye
3. Season with Worcestershire, steak seasoning, salt
4. Cook at 425°F for 15 min
5. Layer provolone on top
6. Broil on high 2-3 min until cheese melts

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Source: instagram.com/reel/...

Integration

Works great with the meal-planner skill:

  • Save recipes to a wishlist
  • Meal planner can suggest wishlist recipes that match your pantry
  • Track which recipes you've tried

License

MIT