Instagram Media Transcript API

Retrieve the documented transcript or subtitle data for Instagram content, where available.

GET/v1/instagram/media/transcript
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GET/v1/instagram/media/transcript

No API key needed for this protected browser test. Production calls require a server-side SocialQuery key.

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Copy this request into your server-side integration, or run a test to inspect the response.
curl -X GET 'https://socialquery.dev/v1/instagram/media/transcript?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FDHsD6HGqJhp%2F' \
  -H "x-api-key: $SOCIALQUERY_API_KEY"

Request contract

Parameters

Pass these fields as query parameters. Production requests also require your server-side API key.

urlRequired
The public URL of the resource you want to look up.
Example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHsD6HGqJhp/

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Pass your SocialQuery key in the x-api-key header. Never expose credentials in a browser bundle.

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