How to get Pinterest board
GET request to /v1/pinterest/board with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for ~13 credits (0.5/result) per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Pins on a Pinterest board — saves, imageOriginal, destinationUrl, top-level author. ~0.5 credits/pin.How to get Pinterest board (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 Pinterest Board API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/pinterest/board with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/pinterest/board?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpotterybarn%2Frustic-lodge-lookbook%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"board": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/rustic-lodge-lookbook/",
"totalReturned": 4,
"pins": [
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "264938390611779142",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/264938390611779142/",
"description": "Add texture and dimension to any console table with our Woven Vine Vase. Available in two sizes, this handcrafted piece is sure to make a statement. Complete the moment with some faux branches or florals. Tap to shop!",
"domain": "Uploaded by user",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/564x/22/f4/da/22f4da6ab05a70aabcda594a7d004883.jpg",
"images": {
"564x": {
"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/564x/22/f4/da/22f4da6ab05a70aabcda594a7d004883.jpg",
"width": 564,
"height": 846
},
"originals": {
"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/22/f4/da/22f4da6ab05a70aabcda594a7d004883.jpg"
}
},
"isVideo": false,
"dominantColor": "#3f2712",
"repinCount": 1,
"board": {
"name": "Rustic Lodge Lookbook",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/rustic-lodge-lookbook/",
"pinCount": 13,
"followers": 1021580
},
"author": {
"username": "potterybarn",
"displayName": "Pottery Barn"
},
"originAuthor": {
"id": "264938527987338255"
},
"saves": 2,
"imageOriginal": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/22/f4/da/22f4da6ab05a70aabcda594a7d004883.jpg"
},
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "264938390611779129",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/264938390611779129/",
"description": "Rustic meets refined with our expertly crafted Bozeman Console Table—perfect for any entryway or living room. Layer home decor with varying textures and heights to add dimension and character. Tap to shop our exclusive Fall collection.",
"domain": "Uploaded by user",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cc/2a/6a/cc2a6a49424bedc1aa29cdeb6195a48b.jpg",
"images": {
"564x": {
"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cc/2a/6a/cc2a6a49424bedc1aa29cdeb6195a48b.jpg",
"width": 564,
"height": 846
},
"originals": {
"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cc/2a/6a/cc2a6a49424bedc1aa29cdeb6195a48b.jpg"
}
},
"isVideo": false,
"dominantColor": "#3a220f",
"board": {
"name": "Rustic Lodge Lookbook",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/rustic-lodge-lookbook/",
"pinCount": 13,
"followers": 1021580
},
"author": {
"username": "potterybarn",
"displayName": "Pottery Barn"
},
"originAuthor": {
"id": "264938527987338255"
},
"saves": 1,
"imageOriginal": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cc/2a/6a/cc2a6a49424bedc1aa29cdeb6195a48b.jpg",
"repinCount": 0
}
],
"boardName": "Rustic Lodge Lookbook",
"author": {
"id": "264938527987338255",
"username": "potterybarn",
"displayName": "Pottery Barn",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/",
"followers": 1122739,
"pinCount": 19312448,
"avatar": "https://i.pinimg.com/60x60_RS/c0/c2/52/c0c252100791f0a4ed29e7bb31b85a0f.jpg",
"about": "Ideas & inspiration for real life. Mindfully made. Crafted to last."
}
}
}Billing metadata (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Pinterest board URL (.../username/board-name/), not a /pin/ URL. Example: https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/rustic-lodge-lookbook/. 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. |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 25, max 200). Billed per result. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Pinterest Board API do?
The Pinterest Board API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Pinterest board using one GET request to /v1/pinterest/board. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Pinterest Board API cost?
At the default limit this endpoint costs 13 credits (0.5 per result). Billing scales with how many results you request. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Pinterest 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, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Why did my request fail with a pin URL?
This endpoint requires a board URL (.../username/board-name/). Pin URLs go to /v1/pinterest/pin-details. The docs cURL uses a board URL — do not paste a /pin/… link here.
Where is the save/repin count?
On each pin as saves (from Pinterest aggregated_pin_data). That is the primary engagement metric on Pinterest — not likes.
How do I get the full-resolution image?
Use imageOriginal or images.originals.url. Top-level image is a display CDN size (often 564x).
Is the Pinterest Board API suitable for production use?
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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