How to get an AI summary of a Facebook video
GET request to /v1/facebook/summarize with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 4 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Turn any Facebook video into an AI summary with key points, topics, and sentiment.How to get an AI summary of a Facebook video (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 2
Call the Facebook Summarizer API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/facebook/summarize with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/facebook/summarize?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D1234567890123456" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 4,
"data": {
"platform": "facebook",
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/NASA/posts/pfbid02skzNsrLf5atYZfzvzHAK9gHwDnZC5u4pDZMLQ1u3iJmfoA8tNsGpT7Uj6WPs6K3Rl",
"summary": "The upcoming launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope marks a significant advancement in astronomical observation. Set to launch later this year, this telescope will have a field of view that is at least 100 times wider than that of the Hubble Space Telescope, allowing for both broad and detailed observations of distant celestial bodies. This capability promises to enhance our understanding of the universe by capturing a more comprehensive view of cosmic phenomena.\n\nIn ...",
"keyPoints": [
"The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch later this year.",
"It has a field of view at least 100 times wider than Hubble's."
],
"topics": [
"space telescope",
"Nancy Grace Roman"
],
"sentiment": "positive"
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Public Facebook video or post URL. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Facebook Summarizer API do?
The Facebook Summarizer API lets you generate an AI summary with key points and topics from a public Facebook video using one GET request to /v1/facebook/summarize. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Facebook Summarizer API cost?
Each successful call costs 4 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Facebook API key or OAuth?
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Which AI model powers the summaries?
Summaries are generated with GPT-4o-mini for a strong balance of quality, speed, and cost, built on top of the video transcript.
Is the Facebook Summarizer API suitable for production use?
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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