How to get an AI summary of a Instagram video
GET request to /v1/instagram/summarize with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 4 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Turn any Instagram video into an AI summary with key points, topics, and sentiment.How to get an AI summary of a Instagram video (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 Instagram Summarizer API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/summarize 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/instagram/summarize?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 4,
"data": {
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFsjH9E3gK/",
"summary": "ABC News and National Geographic are collaborating to showcase America's most extraordinary natural locations through a series titled 'Seven Natural Wonders of America.' The initiative aims to explore and reveal these awe-inspiring sites, with the first location being introduced by Nightline Co-Anchor Juju Chang and National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo. This program promises to take viewers on an exciting journey through some of the most remarkable landscapes in the count ...",
"keyPoints": [
"ABC News and National Geographic present 'Seven Natural Wonders of America'.",
"Nightline Co-Anchor Juju Chang and Explorer Andrés Ruzo introduce the first location."
],
"topics": [
"Natural Wonders",
"ABC News"
],
"sentiment": "positive"
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram Reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/. |
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 YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. 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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