How to get Twitch profile
GET request to /v1/twitch/profile with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 1 credit per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Fetch Twitch profile — display name, bio, counts, and verification as structured JSON.How to get Twitch profile (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 Twitch Profile API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/twitch/profile 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/twitch/profile?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Fshroud" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"platform": "twitch",
"id": "37402112",
"login": "shroud",
"displayName": "shroud",
"url": "https://www.twitch.tv/shroud",
"description": "I'm back baby",
"followers": 11297567,
"profileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png",
"bannerImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/dbee25e8-55b7-4565-87f0-e9d4661dcc66-profile_banner-480.jpeg",
"isPartner": true,
"isAffiliate": false,
"isLive": false,
"lastBroadcast": {
"title": "SLAY SQUAD IS READY FOR TWITCH RIVALS",
"game": "VALORANT",
"startedAt": "2026-07-18T01:42:47.16086Z"
},
"recentVideos": [
{
"platform": "twitch",
"id": "2822327261",
"url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2822327261",
"embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2822327261&parent=captapi.com",
"title": "SLAY SQUAD IS READY FOR TWITCH RIVALS",
"createdAt": "2026-07-17T18:02:41Z",
"durationSeconds": 27603,
"views": 252034,
"thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2nvs31859zcd8/ab15105c80354605d662_shroud_317655371096_1784311356//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
"game": "VALORANT",
"language": "en",
"broadcaster": "shroud",
"broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
},
{
"platform": "twitch",
"id": "2820701541",
"url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2820701541",
"embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2820701541&parent=captapi.com",
"title": "playing the WORST RE to see if it gets BETTER with my BROY in CRIME (CRIMINALS)",
"createdAt": "2026-07-15T17:06:14Z",
"durationSeconds": 20459,
"views": 159880,
"thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2vi6trrdongqn/d2db6f270365e5d9cdb8_shroud_319522039392_1784135169//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
"game": "Resident Evil 6",
"language": "en",
"broadcaster": "shroud",
"broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
},
{
"platform": "twitch",
"id": "2819944258",
"url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2819944258",
"embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2819944258&parent=captapi.com",
"title": "beating old school games with my broy",
"createdAt": "2026-07-14T17:47:00Z",
"durationSeconds": 21466,
"views": 163663,
"thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2nvs31859zcd8/d44528ef11380710aeb9_shroud_317000664311_1784051215//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
"game": "Resident Evil 5",
"language": "en",
"broadcaster": "shroud",
"broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
},
{
"platform": "twitch",
"id": "2819140044",
"url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2819140044",
"embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2819140044&parent=captapi.com",
"title": "co-op with the first BROY",
"createdAt": "2026-07-13T17:29:21Z",
"durationSeconds": 21962,
"views": 197923,
"thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2vi6trrdongqn/e23cdc24ddcf120f3527_shroud_319426227036_1783963756//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
"game": "Resident Evil 5",
"language": "en",
"broadcaster": "shroud",
"broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
},
{
"platform": "twitch",
"id": "2817597094",
"url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2817597094",
"embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2817597094&parent=captapi.com",
"title": "beating this game again for my 19 year old self",
"createdAt": "2026-07-11T17:52:37Z",
"durationSeconds": 18457,
"views": 183579,
"thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2nvs31859zcd8/ecda5af60c31e1859242_shroud_318433704663_1783792352//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
"game": "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced",
"language": "en",
"broadcaster": "shroud",
"broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
}
],
"createdAt": "2012-11-03T15:50:32.87847Z"
}
}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 | Twitch channel URL or username, e.g. https://www.twitch.tv/shroud. 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. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Twitch Profile API do?
The Twitch Profile API lets you fetch profile or page details and audience stats from a public Twitch profile or page using one GET request to /v1/twitch/profile. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Twitch Profile API cost?
Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Twitch 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.
Is the Twitch Profile 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 shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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