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GET /v1/twitter/tweet-details

Twitter/X Tweet Details API

Get a tweet — text, author, likes, replies, and media as structured JSON.

1 credit per request
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TL;DR
Get a tweet — text, author, likes, replies, and media as structured JSON. The Twitter/X Tweet Details API (Twitter / X) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/twitter/tweet-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 Twitter/X Tweet Details API?

Paste a tweet URL and get the tweet as clean JSON: text, author, like / reply counts, media when present, and publish time. Flat 1 credit per call.

What you get

  • Tweet 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/twitter/tweet-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FNASASpox%2Fstatus%2F2078224758781751775" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "twitter",
    "url": "https://x.com/NASASpox/status/2078224758781751775",
    "id": "2078224758781751775",
    "text": "Full steam ahead this week at @NASA 🚀\n\n🧑‍🚀 @Astro_Anil arrives at the ISS\n🪐 Dragonfly progress\n✈️ Future of autonomous flight\n🤝 70 Artemis Accords signatories\n\nHere's your NASA Minute! https://t.co/GAZ4sUqfbZ",
    "lang": "en",
    "publishedAt": "2026-07-17T21:06:08.000Z",
    "author": {
      "username": "NASASpox",
      "displayName": "Bethany Stevens",
      "url": "https://x.com/NASASpox",
      "verified": true,
      "profileImage": "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2030158374625759233/3fWyLDjS_normal.jpg"
    },
    "engagement": {
      "likes": 603,
      "replies": 52
    },
    "isReply": false,
    "media": [
      "https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNdWSZ3XsAEekpT.jpg"
    ]
  }
}

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).
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • idStable platform ID for the item.
  • textText content.
  • langLanguage code of the content.
  • publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).
  • isReplyWhether the tweet is a reply.
  • mediaMedia attached to the item.

Author

The author object contains:

  • usernameAccount username / handle.
  • displayNameDisplay name of the account.
  • urlCanonical URL of the item.
  • verifiedWhether the account is verified.
  • profileImageProfile image URL.

Engagement

The engagement object contains:

  • likesLike count.
  • repliesNumber of replies.

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesPublic tweet URL, e.g. https://x.com/user/status/ID. 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.

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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/twitter/tweet-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 Twitter/X Tweet Details API do?+

The Twitter/X Tweet Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Twitter / X tweet using one GET request to /v1/twitter/tweet-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Twitter/X Tweet 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 Twitter / X 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 Twitter/X Tweet 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.

More Twitter / X APIs

Twitter/X Transcript APITwitter/X Profile APITwitter/X User Tweets APITwitter/X Search APITwitter/X Community APITwitter/X Community Tweets API

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