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How to get Instagram story highlights

TL;DR

To get Instagram story highlights, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/instagram/story-highlights with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 5 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 story highlights (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 Story Highlights API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/story-highlights 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/story-highlights?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnatgeo%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 5,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/",
    "totalReturned": 0,
    "highlights": []
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Instagram profile URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/username/.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Instagram Story Highlights API do?

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

How many credits does the Instagram Story Highlights API cost?

Each successful call costs 5 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 Story Highlights 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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