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GET /v1/bluesky/user-posts

Bluesky User Posts API

Bulk-list Bluesky content with full metadata for each item.

3 credits per request (0.1 per result)
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TL;DR
Bulk-list Bluesky content with full metadata for each item. The Bluesky User Posts API (Bluesky) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/bluesky/user-posts that responds with clean JSON, costs 3 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Bluesky User Posts API?

The Bluesky User Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from Bluesky with a single REST call. No OAuth, no scraping infrastructure, and no platform SDKs — send the URL, get clean structured JSON back. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat lookups are instant and free.

What you get

  • Bulk list of items with full metadata
  • View counts, dates, and direct URLs
  • Configurable result limit
  • Ideal for monitoring and content pipelines

Try it

Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request in your language of choice.

Parameters

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/bluesky/user-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fbsky.app" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.

Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "handle": "jay.bsky.team",
    "totalReturned": 5,
    "posts": [
      {
        "platform": "bluesky",
        "uri": "at://did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp75kuens22h",
        "url": "https://bsky.app/profile/jay.bsky.team/post/3mp75kuens22h",
        "cid": "bafyreiheoivsjwscc5duma6373lcrwycerg4mzcjpvgopozhipayaib5qy",
        "text": "It really is. I hear Baltic reserve is a real thing, but the people I met were wonderfully warm and welcoming",
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T14:25:33.024Z",
        "indexedAt": "2026-06-26T14:25:34.266Z",
        "author": {
          "handle": "jay.bsky.team",
          "displayName": "Jay 🦋",
          "did": "did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo",
          "avatar": "https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/bafkreihxtnc37g7jqdcgidtkknwuswtjiijcdnc6cx4imc4oq33cnsc5da"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "likes": 13,
          "reposts": 0,
          "replies": 1,
          "quotes": 0
        },
        "embed": null
      },
      {
        "platform": "bluesky",
        "uri": "at://did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp75ej5tx22h",
        "url": "https://bsky.app/profile/jay.bsky.team/post/3mp75ej5tx22h",
        "cid": "bafyreifqe2drqtxh7vwngrhlslefghe3sfner5n7wmenf5e32s7sh4qiey",
        "text": "It was a truly special experience.\n\n“Jaunas takas ejot, veco saknes neaizmirst”\n\nWalking new paths, don’t forget the old roots.",
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T14:21:59.940Z",
        "indexedAt": "2026-06-26T14:22:01.064Z",
        "author": {
          "handle": "jay.bsky.team",
          "displayName": "Jay 🦋",
          "did": "did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo",
          "avatar": "https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/bafkreihxtnc37g7jqdcgidtkknwuswtjiijcdnc6cx4imc4oq33cnsc5da"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "likes": 13,
          "reposts": 0,
          "replies": 2,
          "quotes": 0
        },
        "embed": null
      },
      {
        "platform": "bluesky",
        "uri": "at://did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp757evhts2h",
        "url": "https://bsky.app/profile/jay.bsky.team/post/3mp757evhts2h",
        "cid": "bafyreicygvwwtlnyuqualwmgjo7x2qdykvrio56rhgssejhdbfe2duyove",
        "text": "Yes! Saule = sol = sun. Latvian and Lithuanian retain a lot of ancient roots in both the language and the mythology",
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T14:19:07.700Z",
        "indexedAt": "2026-06-26T14:19:08.270Z",
        "author": {
          "handle": "jay.bsky.team",
          "displayName": "Jay 🦋",
          "did": "did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo",
          "avatar": "https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/bafkreihxtnc37g7jqdcgidtkknwuswtjiijcdnc6cx4imc4oq33cnsc5da"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "likes": 15,
          "reposts": 0,
          "replies": 0,
          "quotes": 0
        },
        "embed": null
      },
      {
        "platform": "bluesky",
        "uri": "at://did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp74z72lxc2h",
        "url": "https://bsky.app/profile/jay.bsky.team/post/3mp74z72lxc2h",
        "cid": "bafyreiggj5tozi2auwdj7niz2jlsvgh4uykwe7m2fbohbix2jikzt3acam",
        "text": "Yes! It was amazing!",
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T14:15:40.245Z",
        "indexedAt": "2026-06-26T14:15:40.670Z",
        "author": {
          "handle": "jay.bsky.team",
          "displayName": "Jay 🦋",
          "did": "did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo",
          "avatar": "https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/bafkreihxtnc37g7jqdcgidtkknwuswtjiijcdnc6cx4imc4oq33cnsc5da"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "likes": 5,
          "reposts": 0,
          "replies": 0,
          "quotes": 0
        },
        "embed": null
      },
      {
        "platform": "bluesky",
        "uri": "at://did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5hivvpi227",
        "url": "https://bsky.app/profile/jay.bsky.team/post/3mp5hivvpi227",
        "cid": "bafyreiaqayrcjwn5wvmrsv3slv5usxwatkhj42hj5m4d5f4sfts25h2asu",
        "text": "Celebrated Jāņi (midsummer) in Latvia this year! Bonfires and dancing till dawn, flower and oak wreaths, songs about Saule, the sun goddess, that are older than the churches. The Baltics hold a surviving piece of old Europe in living tradition.",
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-25T22:18:05.455Z",
        "indexedAt": "2026-06-25T22:18:24.060Z",
        "author": {
          "handle": "jay.bsky.team",
          "displayName": "Jay 🦋",
          "did": "did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo",
          "avatar": "https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:oky5czdrnfjpqslsw2a5iclo/bafkreihxtnc37g7jqdcgidtkknwuswtjiijcdnc6cx4imc4oq33cnsc5da"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "likes": 1119,
          "reposts": 72,
          "replies": 37,
          "quotes": 17
        },
        "embed": {
          "type": "app.bsky.embed.gallery#view"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Result

  • totalNumber of items returned.

Each item

Each item in items contains:

  • titleItem title.
  • urlDirect URL to the content.
  • viewsView count.
  • publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesBluesky profile URL, @handle, or handle. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.
limitintegerNoMax items to return (default 25, max 100). Billed per result.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 3 credits — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool bluesky_user_posts via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →

How it works

  1. 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
  2. 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
  3. 3. Send one request to /v1/bluesky/user-posts and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Content Pipelines

Ingest a channel's catalog in bulk.

Monitoring

Detect new uploads automatically.

Archiving

Snapshot a creator's full library.

Analytics

Aggregate performance across many videos.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bluesky User Posts API do?+

The Bluesky User Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Bluesky video using one GET request to /v1/bluesky/user-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Bluesky User Posts API cost?+

Each successful call costs 3 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Bluesky API key or OAuth?+

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Rumble. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Bluesky User Posts API suitable for production use?+

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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