Real-time Pinterest data, one API call.
Public Pinterest pins, boards, and keyword search as JSON — no Pinterest developer app or OAuth.
The Pinterest API from Captapi gives developers reliable access to public Pinterest data without building or maintaining scrapers — send one authenticated request and get clean, structured JSON back. Pins, boards, and search without a Pinterest developer app.
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/pinterest/pin-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F99360735500167749%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What is the Pinterest API?
Public Pinterest pins, boards, and keyword search as JSON — no Pinterest developer app or OAuth. Every endpoint is a single authenticated GET request that responds with predictable JSON, so the data drops straight into dashboards, AI pipelines, RAG systems, and no-code automations. AI agents can call the same endpoints as MCP tools via @captapi/mcp.
Compared with Pinterest API: Use Captapi instead of the official Pinterest API when you need public pin details, board pins, user boards, or keyword search and you do not want to apply for a Pinterest app. Keep the official API when you must create pins or read a board the user owns. Pinterest API alternative.
Endpoints
What you can do with the Pinterest API
Pin Details
GET /v1/pinterest/pin-details
Get a Pinterest pin — title, description, link, board, origin creator, and engagement as structured JSON.
1 credit
User Pins
GET /v1/pinterest/user-pins
Pins from a Pinterest profile — offset cursor, pidgets window ~100.
~13 credits (0.5/result) · billed per result
Search
GET /v1/pinterest/search
Keyword pin search — offset cursor, search window 40, flat 2 credits.
2 credits
Board
GET /v1/pinterest/board
Pins on a Pinterest board — saves, imageOriginal, destinationUrl, top-level author. ~0.5 credits/pin.
~13 credits (0.5/result) · billed per result
User Boards
GET /v1/pinterest/user-boards
Boards on a Pinterest profile — pinCount, coverImage (474x), privacy, sections. Board followers when scoped.
~13 credits (0.5/result) · billed per result
How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Call any endpoint above with
Authorization: Bearer capt_live_...and parse the JSON response. Passcache=trueto reuse a prior response from the 24h cache at no cost.
Pinterest API guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pinterest API?+
The Pinterest API is a REST API from Captapi that returns public Pinterest data as clean, structured JSON. It covers 5 endpoints — Pin Details, User Pins, Search, Board, User Boards — behind one Bearer API key, with no OAuth flow and no infrastructure to build or maintain.
What data can I get from the Pinterest API?+
Public Pinterest pins, boards, and keyword search as JSON — no Pinterest developer app or OAuth. Each endpoint is a single GET request that responds with predictable JSON fields, so the data is ready for dashboards, AI pipelines, and automations.
Do I need a Pinterest developer account or OAuth?+
No. You only need a Captapi key (capt_live_...), sent as an Authorization: Bearer header. The same key works across all 33 platforms Captapi supports. We handle access, rate limits, retries, and parsing for you.
How much does the Pinterest API cost?+
Pinterest endpoints cost between 1 and 13 credits per call, depending on the endpoint and how many results you request. New accounts start with 100 free credits (no credit card). Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d.
Can AI agents use the Pinterest API?+
Yes. Every Pinterest endpoint is exposed as a tool in the official MCP server (@captapi/mcp) for Claude, Cursor, and VS Code, and is also available through the @captapi/cli CLI and the n8n-nodes-captapi community node.
Is the Pinterest API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST API with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and upstream fallbacks. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Only successful responses consume credits — failed or empty results are never charged.
Why is title null on a Pinterest board or profile listing?+
Pinterest's widget card often ships a blank title. Call /v1/pinterest/pin-details for that pin URL — the detail path fills title and description from the pin page. Keyword search is a window of 40 (truncatedReason=search-window), not Pinterest's full index.
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