Instagram
GET /v1/instagram/summarize

Instagram Summarizer API

Turn any Instagram video into an AI summary with key points, topics, and sentiment.

4 credits per request
TL;DR
The Instagram Summarizer API (Instagram) returns turn any Instagram video into an AI summary with key points, topics, and sentiment. It's a single authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/summarize that responds with clean JSON, costs 4 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Instagram Summarizer API?

The Instagram Summarizer API lets you generate an AI summary with key points and topics 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

  • 2–3 paragraph AI summary of the video
  • 4–8 bullet key points and detected topics
  • Overall sentiment and tone
  • Powered by the transcript under the hood

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/summarize?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%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": 4,
  "data": {
    "platform": "instagram",
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/reel/DMpuiXeubFY/",
    "summary": "The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-worth and the belief that everyone has the potential to become significant. They encourage listeners to recognize their own value and to fight for their happiness, suggesting that negative influences from others can diminish one's self-esteem. By surrounding oneself with positivity and cutting out pessimistic influences, individuals can foster a more optimistic outlook on life. The message is ultimately one of empowerment, urging people to acknowledge their worth and strive for personal fulfillment.",
    "keyPoints": [
      "Everyone has the potential to be significant and should recognize their own value.",
      "Negative voices from others can impact self-esteem; it's important to challenge them.",
      "Fighting for happiness is essential and requires active effort.",
      "Surrounding oneself with positivity can lead to a more optimistic mindset.",
      "Cynicism and overanalysis can negatively affect mental well-being.",
      "Being a good person and genuinely trying is commendable and valuable."
    ],
    "topics": [
      "self-worth",
      "happiness",
      "positivity",
      "optimism",
      "mental health",
      "empowerment"
    ],
    "sentiment": "positive"
  }
}

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:

Summary

  • summaryAI-generated summary of the video (2–3 paragraphs).
  • sentimentOverall tone of the content (positive, neutral, negative).

Structured output

  • keyPointsArray of the most important takeaways.
  • topicsArray of detected topics and themes.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesInstagram Reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/. 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.
languagestringNoISO code, e.g. "tr": pins the speech language and sets the summary output language. Defaults to auto-detect + English summary.
cachebooleanNoResponses 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 4 credits. Repeat calls for the same request are served from cache for free.

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool instagram_summarize 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/instagram/summarize and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Content Triage

Decide what's worth watching without watching it.

Newsletters & Digests

Auto-generate summaries for roundups and emails.

Research

Condense long videos into key points at scale.

SEO

Generate descriptions and meta content from videos.

Social

Draft captions and posts from video content.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Summarizer API do?+

The Instagram Summarizer API lets you generate an AI summary with key points and topics from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/summarize. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Summarizer API cost?+

Each successful call costs 4 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.

Which AI model powers the summaries?+

Summaries are generated with GPT-4o-mini for a strong balance of quality, speed, and cost, built on top of the video transcript.

Is the Instagram Summarizer 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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