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How to get TikTok channel posts

TL;DR
To get TikTok channel posts, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-posts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 14 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list TikTok content with full metadata for each item.
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How to get TikTok channel posts (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the TikTok Channel Posts API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-posts with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 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/tiktok/channel-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40khaby.lame" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 14,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame",
    "totalReturned": 5,
    "posts": [
      {
        "platform": "tiktok",
        "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame/video/7646812028874673439",
        "id": "7646812028874673439",
        "caption": "Thank you, please come again!!!🙋🏿‍♂️💸#learnfromkhaby #comedy",
        "description": "Thank you, please come again!!!🙋🏿‍♂️💸#learnfromkhaby #comedy",
        "publishedAt": "2026-06-02T14:56:35.000Z",
        "durationSeconds": 29,
        "thumbnailUrl": null,
        "videoUrl": null,
        "author": {
          "username": "khaby.lame",
          "displayName": "Khabane lame",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame",
          "followers": 161800000,
          "verified": true,
          "profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-eu.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=10399&refresh_token=efea3a78&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=HpMjICg3bbESeQ%2BKMSFgXc78D0A%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=f20df69d&idc=no1a"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "views": 2600000,
          "likes": 276100,
          "comments": 4196,
          "shares": 3141,
          "saves": null
        },
        "hashtags": [
          "learnfromkhaby",
          "comedy"
        ],
        "musicName": "original sound"
      },
      {
        "platform": "tiktok",
        "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame/video/7645330241254133022",
        "id": "7645330241254133022",
        "caption": "Did you catch me at the roadshow? It’s that simple. 👌🏻 @Experience Macao \n\n#macao #experiencemacao #madridroadshow #macaotravel",
        "description": "Did you catch me at the roadshow? It’s that simple. 👌🏻 @Experience Macao \n\n#macao #experiencemacao #madridroadshow #macaotravel",
        "publishedAt": "2026-05-29T15:06:21.000Z",
        "durationSeconds": 26,
        "thumbnailUrl": null,
        "videoUrl": null,
        "author": {
          "username": "khaby.lame",
          "displayName": "Khabane lame",
          "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame",
          "followers": 161800000,
          "verified": true,
          "profileImage": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-eu.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.jpeg?dr=10399&refresh_token=efea3a78&x-expires=1780686000&x-signature=HpMjICg3bbESeQ%2BKMSFgXc78D0A%3D&t=4d5b0474&ps=13740610&shp=a5d48078&shcp=f20df69d&idc=no1a"
        },
        "engagement": {
          "views": 10500000,
          "likes": 154200,
          "comments": 4038,
          "shares": 1433,
          "saves": null
        },
        "hashtags": [
          "",
          "macao"
        ],
        "musicName": "original sound"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesTikTok profile URL, e.g. https://tiktok.com/@username.
limitintegerNoMax items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TikTok Channel Posts API do?

The TikTok Channel Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/channel-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the TikTok Channel Posts API cost?

Each successful call costs 14 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a TikTok 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.

Is the TikTok Channel Posts 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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