Instagram Post API

Get an Instagram post or Reel by its shortcode, the code in its link (instagram.com/p/<shortcode>). Returns the caption, image or video link, like and comment counts, timestamp and, for videos, the view count.

Endpoint: POST /instagram/post
Price: 1 credit per request
SDK: client.instagram.getPost()
MCP tool: instagram_post

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Terminal

$curl -X POST "https://api.bridgly.app/instagram/post" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BRIDGLY_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "shortcode": "C3xKj2LOqZm"
}'

request.py

import os
import requests
response = requests.post(
    "https://api.bridgly.app/instagram/post",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['BRIDGLY_KEY']}"},
    json={
        "shortcode": "C3xKj2LOqZm",
    },
)
data = response.json()

request.js

const response = await fetch("https://api.bridgly.app/instagram/post", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.BRIDGLY_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "shortcode": "C3xKj2LOqZm"
  }),
});
const data = await response.json();

request.ts

import { Bridgly } from "@bridgly/sdk";
const client = new Bridgly({ apiKey: "bgly_YOUR_KEY" });
const res = await client.instagram.getPost({
  shortcode: "C3xKj2LOqZm"
});
if (res.type === "success") {
  console.log(res.data);
}

[ REQUEST AND RESPONSE ]

What does the Instagram Post API return?

Instagram post API: get any public Instagram post or reel by its shortcode as JSON, with caption, likes, comments, views, media URLs and publish time. Every response has the same envelope: the result in data, plus timeMs and the creditsCost of the call.

Request body

shortcodestringrequired: Post shortcode, or the post or Reel link, e.g. "DA1b2C3d4E5" or "https://www.instagram.com/p/DA1b2C3d4E5/"

Example response

200 OK · application/json

{
  "timeMs": 1840,
  "creditsCost": 1,
  "data": {
    "id": "string",
    "shortcode": "string",
    "url": "string",
    "type": "Image",
    "display_url": "string",
    "video_url": "string",
    "caption": "string",
    "likes": 0,
    "comments": 0,
    "timestamp": 0,
    "is_video": true,
    "video_view_count": 0
  }
}

[ USE CASES ]

What can you build with the Instagram Post API?

Track a campaign post

Re-check a sponsored post to report likes, comments and views.

Save media

Get the image and video URLs of a post you reference.

Verify a post

Confirm a post exists and read its caption and owner.

[ FAQ ]

Instagram Post API questions

How do I get Instagram post data from a post URL?

The shortcode is the code after /p/ or /reel/ in its link, for example C3xKj2LOqZm. Send it as shortcode to get the caption, media link, like and comment counts, timestamp and, for videos, the view count.

Can I get the view count of an Instagram reel?

Yes. Reels and video posts include a view count along with the video URL.

Can I track a post’s likes over time?

Yes. Look the post up at intervals and record the like and comment counts. Each lookup costs 1 credit.

How do I use the Instagram Post API?

Send a POST request to https://api.bridgly.app/instagram/post with shortcode in the JSON body and your API key in the Authorization header. In the TypeScript SDK, call client.instagram.getPost(). AI agents connected to Bridgly over MCP can call the instagram_post tool.

How much does the Instagram Post API cost?

Costs 1 credit per request. Credits cost $2.00 per 1,000 on pay-as-you-go and as low as $1.00 per 1,000 at volume. New accounts on a business email start with 100 free credits, and failed requests are never charged.

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