Instagram
GET /v1/instagram/channel-reels
Instagram Channel Reels API
Bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item.
6 credits per request (0.3 per result)
TL;DR
The Instagram Channel Reels API (Instagram) returns bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item. It's a single authenticated
GET request to /v1/instagram/channel-reels that responds with clean JSON, costs 6 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the Instagram Channel Reels API?
The Instagram Channel Reels API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from Instagram 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/instagram/channel-reels?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnatgeo%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 6,
"data": {
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/kyliejenner/",
"totalReturned": 6,
"reels": [
{
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfhDryaF4QF/",
"id": "2873594240440960005",
"postType": "Video",
"productType": "igtv",
"caption": "gloss and glow essentials coming soon 💦 my brand new lip & cheek blush and gloss duo drop July 6th just in time for the summer 💗 #GlossDrip #GlowBalm @kyliecosmetics",
"description": "gloss and glow essentials coming soon 💦 my brand new lip & cheek blush and gloss duo drop July 6th just in time for the summer 💗 #GlossDrip #GlowBalm @kyliecosmetics",
"publishedAt": "2022-07-02T16:26:06+00:00",
"durationSeconds": 19.4,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://instagram.flfw2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.71878-15/643025558_1210836371213828_2674765802295793766_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e15_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.flfw2-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gFot3WejLfM09PriavYEF4Zj2xNkTj3NpCTzzYMv7uidXPiEl37yqZ0q-21pS1BG-Y&_nc_ohc=0pS3nrthHrEQ7kNvwEChqp4&_nc_gid=Pczh-zcXqOgUdEmgYe9-Gg&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQCXo2iMAZEC7EzGKIrDRRZVwt8l5yy9FquQkfq4zKE1Ng&oe=6A5B04F6&_nc_sid=8b3546",
"videoUrl": "https://instagram.flfw4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t16/f2/m69/AQMpQ0-cUyeaE_b2Up68NzcHC1HIu1iv9to7Du34CgtP42flUFRFg-QOrj6KQCrbuywF4KwjkbNHlZ9_NV9LPjor.mp4?strext=1&_nc_cat=111&_nc_oc=Adqu0bftH596vN3Yecp4sf3js5LO9JWqqSqz9yIXwKLVcKCU_jsloeH_Apnxa_i5ikk&_nc_sid=5e9851&_nc_ht=instagram.flfw4-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_ohc=mqZor4Jc_v8Q7kNvwFIgN__&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Inhwdl9wcm9ncmVzc2l2ZS5JTlNUQUdSQU0uSUdUVi5DMy43MjAuZGFzaF9iYXNlbGluZV8xX3YxIiwieHB2X2Fzc2V0X2lkIjozNTE4NDkyOTA0NDU4NzgsImFzc2V0X2FnZV9kYXlzIjoxNDcyLCJ2aV91c2VjYXNlX2lkIjoxMDE0NSwiZHVyYXRpb25fcyI6MTksInVybGdlbl9zb3VyY2UiOiJ3d3cifQ%3D%3D&ccb=17-1&vs=c00a3b1e728a8981&_nc_vs=HBksFQIYOnBhc3N0aHJvdWdoX2V2ZXJzdG9yZS9HTEVvVlJHdGJ2dWxJX3NCQUllZXA2UGRsYkIzYnZWQkFBQUYVAALIARIAFQIYOnBhc3N0aHJvdWdoX2V2ZXJzdG9yZS9HTVFHVWhFelZ6UXVBbXdGQVBkQ3pDeUJjNTVFYnZWQkFBQUYVAgLIARIAKAAYABsCiAd1c2Vfb2lsATEScHJvZ3Jlc3NpdmVfcmVjaXBlATEVAAAm7NDFv6mAoAEVAigCQzMsF0AzZmZmZmZmGBJkYXNoX2Jhc2VsaW5lXzFfdjERAHXsB2XCngEA&_nc_gid=Pczh-zcXqOgUdEmgYe9-Gg&_nc_ss=7a22e&_nc_zt=28&oh=00_AQA6Utl6bnCuXdRb0uGuBq1ZrHMLAHnGdnVnq8m2pcZtdQ&oe=6A5B18A1",
"author": {
"username": "kyliejenner",
"displayName": "Kylie",
"url": "https://instagram.com/kyliejenner",
"followers": 381968698,
"verified": true,
"profileImage": "https://instagram.flfw2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-19/563607042_19264096135057818_1960047778002437903_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s320x320_tt6&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InByb2ZpbGVfcGljLmRqYW5nby40OTYuZXhwZXJpbWVudGFsIn0&_nc_ht=instagram.flfw2-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gFot3WejLfM09PriavYEF4Zj2xNkTj3NpCTzzYMv7uidXPiEl37yqZ0q-21pS1BG-Y&_nc_ohc=mXOOr03gQloQ7kNvwGRCNbF&_nc_gid=Pczh-zcXqOgUdEmgYe9-Gg&edm=AOQ1c0wBAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQDvbGBXFBCqGbQ_gf9eNL9L0zZt02YqEaUdT1qPGf2tGg&oe=6A5B1B51&_nc_sid=8b3546"
},
"engagement": {
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"likes": 1624987,
"comments": 13797
},
"hashtags": [
"GlossDrip",
"GlowBalm"
],
"mentions": [
"kyliecosmetics"
]
},
{
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfCRLt7pcRR/",
"id": "2864927884985091153",
"postType": "Video",
"productType": "igtv",
"caption": "my absolute favorite new @kyliecosmetics products dropping reaaaallly soon. 💕",
"description": "my absolute favorite new @kyliecosmetics products dropping reaaaallly soon. 💕",
"publishedAt": "2022-06-20T17:29:38+00:00",
"durationSeconds": 19.3,
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},
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]
},
{
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"id": "2657822114327136098",
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}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
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram profile URL, @handle, or username, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/. 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. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
| cursor | string | No | Pagination cursor. Leave empty for the first page; then pass the nextCursor value returned in the previous response (e.g. 3937158245004702478_12281817). A null nextCursor means the end of the list. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 6 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
instagram_channel_reels via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/instagram/channel-reelsand 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 Instagram Channel Reels API do?+
The Instagram Channel Reels API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/channel-reels. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Channel Reels API cost?+
Each successful call costs 6 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Instagram 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 Instagram Channel Reels 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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