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How to get Instagram music posts

TL;DR

To get Instagram music posts, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/instagram/music-posts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 18 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list Instagram content with full metadata for each item.

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How to get Instagram music posts (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 Instagram Music Posts API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/music-posts 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/instagram/music-posts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freels%2Faudio%2F1234567890123456%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 18,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/reels/audio/1186127252493819/",
    "totalReturned": 0,
    "posts": []
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Instagram audio/music page URL.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Music Posts API do?

The Instagram Music Posts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/music-posts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Instagram Music Posts API cost?

Each successful call costs 18 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Instagram 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.

Is the Instagram Music Posts 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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