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GET /v1/bluesky/post-details

Bluesky Post Details API

Get a Bluesky post — text, author, likes, reposts, and replies as structured JSON.

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TL;DR
Get a Bluesky post — text, author, likes, reposts, and replies as structured JSON. The Bluesky Post Details API (Bluesky) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/bluesky/post-details that responds with clean JSON and costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Bluesky Post Details API?

The Bluesky Post Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats for Bluesky post details with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.

What you get

  • Post Details fields as clean structured JSON
  • IDs, URLs, and titles where the platform exposes them
  • Engagement or popularity signals when available
  • Stable IDs for joining with other endpoints

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Parameters

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/bluesky/post-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fdanabra.mov%2Fpost%2F3mqjnjafz2s2k" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "bluesky",
    "uri": "at://did:plc:fpruhuo22xkm5o7ttr2ktxdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjnjafz2s2k",
    "url": "https://bsky.app/profile/danabra.mov/post/3mqjnjafz2s2k",
    "cid": "bafyreib46qdetrzwrcu35fqynwkiw6tscptkvlxcujk5f745jmzqox5jz4",
    "text": "i want to do a little ✨ ama about atproto ✨ in this thread. no question is too simple\n\nif you’ve been curious about atproto but don’t know much (anything?) about it, ask any question and i’ll try to explain it in my own words.\n\n(+ would love to hear from friends who aren’t very active on bsky)",
    "publishedAt": "2026-07-13T12:02:47.424Z",
    "indexedAt": "2026-07-13T12:02:47.867Z",
    "author": {
      "handle": "danabra.mov",
      "displayName": "dan",
      "did": "did:plc:fpruhuo22xkm5o7ttr2ktxdo",
      "avatar": "https://cdn.bsky.app/img/avatar/plain/did:plc:fpruhuo22xkm5o7ttr2ktxdo/bafkreif43mhqajnbnl62u3ezf37g6x22nd762im54thxbil4ga46eugcga"
    },
    "engagement": {
      "likes": 340,
      "reposts": 82,
      "replies": 104,
      "quotes": 9
    },
    "embed": null
  }
}

Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Top-level fields

  • platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
  • uriPlatform URI for the item.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • cidCid.
  • textText content.
  • publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).
  • indexedAtIndexed at. Example: "2026-07-13T12:02:47.867Z".
  • embedEmbed.

Author

The author object contains:

  • handleAccount handle.
  • displayNameDisplay name of the account.
  • didDid. Example: "did:plc:fpruhuo22xkm5o7ttr2ktxdo".
  • avatarAvatar image URL.

Engagement

The engagement object contains:

  • likesLike count.
  • repostsRepost count.
  • repliesNumber of replies.
  • quotesQuote count.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesBluesky post URL, e.g. https://bsky.app/profile/handle/post/RKEY. 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.
cachebooleanNoSet true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool bluesky_post_details via @captapi/mcp. Set it up →

How it works

  1. 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
  2. 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
  3. 3. Send one request to /v1/bluesky/post-details and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Analytics

Track views, likes, and engagement over time.

Competitor Monitoring

Benchmark the performance of other creators.

Dashboards

Power reporting and BI with real metadata.

Content Curation

Filter and rank videos by performance.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bluesky Post Details API do?+

The Bluesky Post Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Bluesky post using one GET request to /v1/bluesky/post-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Bluesky Post Details 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 Bluesky 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 Bluesky Post Details 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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