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GET /v1/twitch/user-videos

Twitch User Videos API

List Twitch user videos with full metadata for each item.

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TL;DR
List Twitch user videos with full metadata for each item. The Twitch User Videos API (Twitch) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/twitch/user-videos that responds with clean JSON and costs 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Twitch User Videos API?

The Twitch User Videos API lets you list items in bulk with metadata for Twitch user videos 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 videos 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/twitch/user-videos?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitch.tv%2Fshroud" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "twitch",
    "username": "shroud",
    "totalReturned": 5,
    "videos": [
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2827992810",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2827992810",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2827992810&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "ME N THE GIRLS R GONNA POP OFF IN THIS 100K TWITCH RIVALS",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-24T17:56:52Z",
        "durationSeconds": 20988,
        "views": 185949,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2nvs31859zcd8/c43d1ce993fae5a15f69_shroud_317074350583_1784915807//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "VALORANT",
        "language": "en",
        "broadcaster": "shroud",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
      },
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2827192082",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2827192082",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2827192082&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "HALO CE REMAKE! TIME TO CO-OP LEGENDARY AND GET OUR MEAT BEAT",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-23T18:19:36Z",
        "durationSeconds": 20254,
        "views": 174697,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2vi6trrdongqn/43c3501090df2005acdf_shroud_319635395040_1784830770//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "Halo: Campaign Evolved",
        "language": "en",
        "broadcaster": "shroud",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
      },
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2827054673",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2827054673",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2827054673&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "HALO CE REMAKE! TIME TO CO-OP LEGENDARY AND GET OUR MEAT BEAT",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-23T14:57:52Z",
        "durationSeconds": 12076,
        "views": 163661,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2vi6trrdongqn/6c4ca61b9211a873ec53_shroud_319633557216_1784818667//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "Halo: Campaign Evolved",
        "language": "en",
        "broadcaster": "shroud",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
      },
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2826283398",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2826283398",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2826283398&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "BEATING LEGENDARY INFINITE CO-OP BEFORE HALO CE REMAKE TMRW",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-22T16:18:24Z",
        "durationSeconds": 15014,
        "views": 116325,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2vi6trrdongqn/52e9715af5a3a208de07_shroud_319620010720_1784737099//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "Halo Infinite",
        "language": "en",
        "broadcaster": "shroud",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
      },
      {
        "platform": "twitch",
        "id": "2824697770",
        "url": "https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2824697770",
        "embedUrl": "https://player.twitch.tv/?video=2824697770&parent=captapi.com",
        "title": "LEGENDARY CAMPAIGN BEFORE HALO 1 REMAKE with my bROY",
        "createdAt": "2026-07-20T17:20:23Z",
        "durationSeconds": 24019,
        "views": 238598,
        "thumbnail": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/cf_vods/d2nvs31859zcd8/08ea9e21bb94f98046e1_shroud_317044416375_1784568018//thumb/thumb0-{width}x{height}.jpg",
        "game": "Halo Infinite",
        "language": "en",
        "broadcaster": "shroud",
        "broadcasterProfileImage": "https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/jtv_user_pictures/c754eebf-745b-4e0a-814a-10bcaecaabbc-profile_image-300x300.png"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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

Videos

Each item in videos contains:

  • platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • embedUrlEmbed page URL — load it directly in an <iframe src>.
  • titleTitle of the item.
  • createdAtCreation date (ISO 8601).
  • durationSecondsLength in seconds.
  • viewsView count.
  • thumbnailThumbnail image URL.
  • gameGame or category being streamed.
  • languageDetected or requested language code.
  • broadcasterName of the broadcaster.
  • broadcasterProfileImageBroadcaster profile image URL.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesTwitch channel URL or username, e.g. https://www.twitch.tv/shroud. 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 20, max 30). Flat 2 credits per call.
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 2 credits. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

Using an AI agent? This endpoint is the MCP tool twitch_user_videos 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/twitch/user-videos 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 Twitch User Videos API do?+

The Twitch User Videos API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Twitch video using one GET request to /v1/twitch/user-videos. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Twitch User Videos API cost?+

Each successful call costs 2 credits. 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 Twitch 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 Twitch User Videos 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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