Begin by exporting your data from Instatus. Log into your Instatus account, navigate to the particular data set or report you want to export, and use the built-in export feature. Typically, Instatus allows you to export data in formats like CSV or JSON. Choose a format that is compatible with DuckDB, such as CSV.

Once you have exported the data from Instatus, save it locally on your machine. Ensure that you store the file in a directory that is easily accessible and note the file path, as you will need it to load the data into DuckDB.

If you haven't already, install DuckDB on your local machine. You can download the latest version from the official DuckDB website and follow the installation instructions for your operating system. DuckDB is lightweight and does not require extensive setup.

Launch the DuckDB command-line interface (CLI) by running `duckdb` in your terminal or command prompt. This interface will allow you to interact directly with your DuckDB database and execute SQL commands.

In the DuckDB CLI, create a new database where you will import the data from Instatus. Execute the command `CREATE DATABASE my_database;` or use `ATTACH DATABASE 'my_database.db';` if you prefer to specify a file for persistent storage. Replace `my_database` with your desired database name.

Use the `COPY` command in DuckDB to load the exported data into a table. First, create a table structure that matches the columns and data types of your CSV file. For example:
```sql
CREATE TABLE instatus_data (
column1_name TYPE,
column2_name TYPE,
...
);
```
Then, execute:
```sql
COPY instatus_data FROM 'path/to/your/data.csv' (DELIMITER ',', HEADER TRUE);
```
Replace `'path/to/your/data.csv'` with the file path of your CSV file, and adjust the `DELIMITER` and `HEADER` options as necessary.

After loading the data, verify that it has been imported correctly by running a simple `SELECT` query. For instance:
```sql
SELECT * FROM instatus_data LIMIT 10;
```
This will display the first ten rows of your data, allowing you to confirm that the import was successful and the data is structured as expected.

By following these steps, you can efficiently move data from Instatus to DuckDB without relying on any third-party connectors or integrations.