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How to get GitHub user

TL;DR

To get GitHub user, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/github/user with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Fetch GitHub profile data — follower counts, bio, verification, and stats.

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How to get GitHub user (step by step)

1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
2
Call the GitHub User API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/github/user with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/github/user?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fvercel%2Fnext.js" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 1,
  "data": {
    "handle": "@creator",
    "name": "Creator",
    "followers": 1280000,
    "posts": 412,
    "verified": true,
    "bio": "Building in public."
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Public GitHub URL.

Frequently asked questions

What does the GitHub User API do?

The GitHub User API lets you fetch profile/channel details and audience stats from a public GitHub profile using one GET request to /v1/github/user. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the GitHub User API cost?

Each successful call costs 1 credit. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a GitHub 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 GitHub User 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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