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How to get TikTok song details

TL;DR
To get TikTok song details, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 2 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get full TikTok video metadata — title, views, likes, duration, and more.
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How to get TikTok song details (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 Song Details API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details 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/song-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fmusic%2Foriginal-sound-7300000000000000000" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 2,
  "data": {
    "platform": "tiktok",
    "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7646812079113898783",
    "id": "7646812079113898783",
    "title": "original sound - khaby.lame",
    "author": "Khabane lame",
    "original": true,
    "album": null,
    "duration": 29,
    "coverUrl": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-eu.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter-q:1080:1080:q70.heic?dr=9608&idc=no1a&ps=87d6e48a&refresh_token=a52130c1&s=MUSIC_AWEME&sc=avatar&shcp=f6441914&shp=d05b14bd&t=223449c4&x-expires=1780606800&x-signature=%2FKM4VPiUHXg8W250%2BhUXJaib%2F6o%3D",
    "playUrl": null
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesTikTok music/sound URL, e.g. https://tiktok.com/music/name-ID. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TikTok Song Details API do?

The TikTok Song Details API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement stats from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the TikTok Song Details API cost?

Each successful call costs 2 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 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 TikTok Song Details 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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