GET /v1/reddit/post-transcript

Reddit Post Transcript API

Extract timestamped transcripts from any public Reddit video in a single request.

TL;DR

The Reddit Post Transcript API (Reddit) returns extract timestamped transcripts from any public Reddit video in a single request. It's a single authenticated GET request to /v1/reddit/post-transcript that responds with clean JSON, costs 20 credits, and is cached for 24 hours (repeat calls are free). Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Reddit Post Transcript API?

The Reddit Post Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript from Reddit 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

Full transcript text with start/end timestamps
Auto-detected language and segment count
AI audio transcription fallback when no captions exist
Clean JSON ready for RAG, search, or subtitles

Try it

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

Parameters

url*stringReddit post URL.limitoptionalintegerMax items to return (default 50, max 200). Billed per result.

API keyoptionalPaste your key to get a ready-to-run snippet. It stays in your browser.

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/reddit/post-transcript?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Ftechnology%2Fcomments%2F1a2b3c4%2Fexample_discussion_thread%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 20,
  "data": {
    "transcript": "Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel. Today we're breaking down structured data APIs.",
    "wordCount": 1240,
    "segments": 86,
    "transcriptSegments": [
      {
        "text": "Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel.",
        "start": 0,
        "duration": 4.12,
        "timestamp": "00:00"
      },
      {
        "text": "Today we're breaking down structured data APIs.",
        "start": 4.12,
        "duration": 4.28,
        "timestamp": "00:04"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Response structure

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

Full transcript

transcriptComplete text transcript of the video.
wordCountTotal number of words in the transcript.
segmentsTotal number of transcript segments.

Timestamped segments

Each item in transcriptSegments contains:

textThe spoken text for this segment.
startStart time in seconds.
durationDuration of the segment in seconds.
timestampHuman-readable timestamp (MM:SS format).

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Reddit post URL.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 50, max 200). Billed per result.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 20 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).

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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/reddit/post-transcript and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Accessibility

Provide captions and transcripts for hearing-impaired users.

Content Analysis

Analyze spoken content for keywords, topics, and sentiment.

Search & Discovery

Make video content searchable by text.

Content Creation

Extract quotes and key phrases from videos.

Language Learning

Provide text alongside audio for language learners.

Research

Analyze large volumes of video content efficiently.

SEO

Extract text content for search engine optimization.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Reddit Post Transcript API do?+

The Reddit Post Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript from a public Reddit video using one GET request to /v1/reddit/post-transcript. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Reddit Post Transcript API cost?+

Each successful call costs 20 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Reddit 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.

What if the Reddit video has no captions?+

When no captions are available, Captapi transcribes the audio with AI (Whisper) automatically, so you still get a usable transcript.

Is the Reddit Post Transcript 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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