Instagram

GET /v1/instagram/story-highlights

Instagram Story Highlights API

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

5 credits per request

TL;DR

Bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item. The Instagram Story Highlights API (Instagram) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/story-highlights that responds with clean JSON, costs 5 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Instagram Story Highlights API?

The Instagram Story Highlights 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

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Parameters

url*stringInstagram 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.cacheoptionalbooleanResponses are cached for 24 hours by default. Set false to bypass the cache and always fetch fresh data (default true).

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/story-highlights?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnatgeo%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/nasa/",
    "totalReturned": 4,
    "highlights": [
      {
        "id": "highlight:18201653992314974",
        "title": "Artemis III",
        "coverUrl": "https://instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.71878-15/718648521_1211952567628335_6800572588539032748_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEIIqqLGErEaZDPKfcJBUMYPAnjWpc469TPYCrmCfMcltYxre68JbSNj7mnjEwUc50&_nc_ohc=Krp9_M7wBmAQ7kNvwGxAGVe&_nc_gid=bJk_OQJcRkIczT0fIM1N3g&edm=AGW0Xe4BAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQCr2YsZc2s3Wsl5oatb9x6CI0ZNLLRlGDTCu7I-v3hEEg&oe=6A4DAD86&_nc_sid=94fea1",
        "itemCount": null
      },
      {
        "id": "highlight:18131565715482962",
        "title": "Artemis II",
        "coverUrl": "https://instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.71878-15/670771412_2883082318692834_1332554658152685636_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEIIqqLGErEaZDPKfcJBUMYPAnjWpc469TPYCrmCfMcltYxre68JbSNj7mnjEwUc50&_nc_ohc=rrvbpM8LYA0Q7kNvwGZoVEu&_nc_gid=bJk_OQJcRkIczT0fIM1N3g&edm=AGW0Xe4BAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQDP2NmcTGgjLaZrTdpMAFUwhVaEXDpU1weDw3Fq7ncYFg&oe=6A4DAB60&_nc_sid=94fea1",
        "itemCount": null
      },
      {
        "id": "highlight:18123023338592759",
        "title": "Wallpapers",
        "coverUrl": "https://instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.71878-15/658392542_1443405937523344_3996096698761393443_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=104&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEIIqqLGErEaZDPKfcJBUMYPAnjWpc469TPYCrmCfMcltYxre68JbSNj7mnjEwUc50&_nc_ohc=ovXN_6YIWKwQ7kNvwEu2gxD&_nc_gid=bJk_OQJcRkIczT0fIM1N3g&edm=AGW0Xe4BAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQA5V1aJox_faLbtiqGhqM3NGJb0WVDseMoL06to2vDkyQ&oe=6A4DC1FB&_nc_sid=94fea1",
        "itemCount": null
      },
      {
        "id": "highlight:17993260757771603",
        "title": "MoonTunes",
        "coverUrl": "https://instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.71878-15/669458764_1452519816573199_5496294736639859932_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s150x150_tt6&_nc_ht=instagram.fbpn3-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=Q6cZ2gEIIqqLGErEaZDPKfcJBUMYPAnjWpc469TPYCrmCfMcltYxre68JbSNj7mnjEwUc50&_nc_ohc=MmHiHHt1830Q7kNvwGs3Zx8&_nc_gid=bJk_OQJcRkIczT0fIM1N3g&edm=AGW0Xe4BAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AQDAL08R3Vo9wbAn4yawUgnCFyzDmY2OLVBO4qAPN4zHrA&oe=6A4DC3C5&_nc_sid=94fea1",
        "itemCount": null
      }
    ]
  }
}

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:

Top-level fields

urlCanonical URL of the item.
totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.

Highlights

Each item in highlights contains:

idStable platform ID for the item.
titleTitle of the item.
coverUrlCover image URL.
itemCountItem count.

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.
cache	boolean	No	Responses are cached for 24 hours by default. Set false to bypass the cache and always fetch fresh data (default true).

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 5 credits. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free.

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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/story-highlights 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 Instagram Story Highlights API do?+

The Instagram Story Highlights API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/story-highlights. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Story Highlights API cost?+

Each successful call costs 5 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 Story Highlights 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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