This project is a RESTful media extraction service that provides a programmatic interface for downloading video and image content from social media platforms. It functions as a scraper that parses shared URLs and user profile identifiers to isolate direct media streams and associated metadata from platform-specific data structures.
The service distinguishes itself through its ability to emulate cryptographic signatures and security tokens required to authenticate requests against protected backend services. By simulating headless browser behavior and managing cookies and headers, the system bypasses anti-bot protections to maintain access to content. It also employs URL-pattern-based routing to direct requests to the appropriate extraction logic for different platforms.
The architecture supports asynchronous batch processing to handle multiple concurrent media requests, facilitating the integration of automated content collection into custom workflows or external applications. The project provides a documented interface for triggering these processes, allowing for the systematic retrieval and management of media assets.
