Day Log: Launching Instagram Outlier Intelligence MVP & Creator Deconstruction Engine — September 5, 2026
Repository: buildwithpnj/ig-outlier-intelligence
Commits: 8c114ad, 2f1e24e, a827a74, a858e48, 97e768d
Today, we shipped the MVP release of Instagram Outlier Intelligence, a content discovery and performance deconstruction platform.
1. Key Engineering Deliverables
A. Apify Scraper Provider & 24h Cache Layer (commit 2f1e24e, a858e48)
- Built a provider abstraction layer (
InstagramDataProvider&ApifyProvider) separating user search history from niche competitor discovery. - Implemented a 24h Redis search cache layer to prevent redundant API calls while fetching verified creator profile pictures.
B. Creator Deconstruction Drawer & Outlier Reels (commit b3517c8, 8c114ad)
- Built a resizable slide-out left analysis drawer for creator deep-dives.
- Added Next.js App Router
error.tsxerror boundaries to handle missing creator metadata defensively.