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GET /v1/pinterest/user-boards

Pinterest User Boards API

List Pinterest user boards with full metadata for each item.

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TL;DR
List Pinterest user boards with full metadata for each item. The Pinterest User Boards API (Pinterest) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/pinterest/user-boards that responds with clean JSON and costs ~13 credits (0.5/result). Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Pinterest User Boards API?

The Pinterest User Boards API lets you list items in bulk with metadata for Pinterest user boards 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

  • Bulk list of user boards with metadata
  • Dates, URLs, and engagement fields when available
  • Configurable result limit
  • Ideal for monitoring and content pipelines

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Parameters

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/pinterest/user-boards?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fnasa" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "username": "potterybarn",
    "totalReturned": 5,
    "boards": [
      {
        "platform": "pinterest",
        "id": "264938459268358699",
        "name": "Rustic Lodge Lookbook",
        "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/rustic-lodge-lookbook/",
        "pinCount": 4,
        "followers": 1021565,
        "owner": {
          "username": "potterybarn"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "pinterest",
        "id": "264938459268357928",
        "name": "Indigo Blues Lookbook",
        "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/indigo-blues-lookbook/",
        "privacy": "public",
        "pinCount": 24,
        "followers": 1021565,
        "sectionCount": 0,
        "coverImage": "https://i.pinimg.com/200x150/01/5d/31/015d313e6442e20b89dae9bf5aa3bb1b.jpg",
        "createdAt": "Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:19 +0000",
        "owner": {
          "username": "potterybarn",
          "displayName": "Pottery Barn"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "pinterest",
        "id": "264938459268356753",
        "name": "The Kittles' Cozy Cabin Transformation",
        "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/the-kittles-cozy-cabin-transformation/",
        "privacy": "public",
        "pinCount": 16,
        "followers": 1021565,
        "sectionCount": 0,
        "coverImage": "https://i.pinimg.com/200x150/7e/8a/91/7e8a91975886b50e4cf66f1bf02542c4.jpg",
        "createdAt": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:19:19 +0000",
        "owner": {
          "username": "potterybarn",
          "displayName": "Pottery Barn"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "pinterest",
        "id": "264938459268356442",
        "name": "4th of July Shop",
        "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/4th-of-july-shop/",
        "privacy": "public",
        "pinCount": 33,
        "followers": 1021565,
        "sectionCount": 0,
        "coverImage": "https://i.pinimg.com/200x150/8a/f2/46/8af2469b8a63acbaa4f49d724c37a360.jpg",
        "createdAt": "Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:22:23 +0000",
        "owner": {
          "username": "potterybarn",
          "displayName": "Pottery Barn"
        }
      },
      {
        "platform": "pinterest",
        "id": "264938459268355565",
        "name": "Father's Day Shop",
        "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/potterybarn/fathers-day-shop/",
        "privacy": "public",
        "pinCount": 24,
        "followers": 1021565,
        "sectionCount": 0,
        "coverImage": "https://i.pinimg.com/200x150/a8/14/f7/a814f7c69a32aba27889359b31e7eb72.jpg",
        "createdAt": "Tue, 12 May 2026 18:40:06 +0000",
        "owner": {
          "username": "potterybarn",
          "displayName": "Pottery Barn"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

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

  • usernameAccount username / handle.
  • totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.

Boards

Each item in boards contains:

  • platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • nameName of the item or account.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • pinCountPin count. Example: 4.
  • followersFollower count.
  • ownerObject with username.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesPinterest profile URL or username. 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.
limitintegerNoMax items to return (default 25, max 200). Billed per result.
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 ~13 credits (0.5/result) — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool pinterest_user_boards 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/pinterest/user-boards and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Content Pipelines

Ingest a channel's catalog in bulk.

Monitoring

Detect new uploads automatically.

Archiving

Snapshot a creator's full library.

Analytics

Aggregate performance across many videos.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pinterest User Boards API do?+

The Pinterest User Boards API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Pinterest user boards using one GET request to /v1/pinterest/user-boards. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Pinterest User Boards API cost?+

At the default limit this endpoint costs 13 credits (0.5 per result). Billing scales with how many results you request. 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 Pinterest 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 Pinterest User Boards 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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