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How to get TikTok song details

TL;DR
To get TikTok song details, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 2 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get full TikTok video metadata — title, views, likes, duration, and more.
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How to get TikTok song details (step by step)

  1. 1

    Get a free API key

    Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.

  2. 2

    Call the TikTok Song Details API

    Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.

  3. 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/tiktok/song-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fmusic%2Foriginal-sound-7300000000000000000" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 2,
  "data": {
    "platform": "tiktok",
    "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7646812079113898783",
    "id": "7646812079113898783",
    "title": "original sound - khaby.lame",
    "author": "Khabane lame",
    "original": true,
    "album": null,
    "duration": 29,
    "coverUrl": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn-eu.com/tos-maliva-avt-0068/08987e23b94057953fd4f1738694bf5f~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter-q:1080:1080:q70.heic?dr=9608&idc=no1a&ps=87d6e48a&refresh_token=a52130c1&s=MUSIC_AWEME&sc=avatar&shcp=f6441914&shp=d05b14bd&t=223449c4&x-expires=1780606800&x-signature=%2FKM4VPiUHXg8W250%2BhUXJaib%2F6o%3D",
    "playUrl": null
  }
}

Request parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
urlstring YesTikTok music/sound URL, e.g. https://tiktok.com/music/name-ID.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TikTok Song Details API do?

The TikTok Song Details API lets you fetch full metadata and engagement stats from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/song-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the TikTok Song Details API cost?

Each successful call costs 2 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a TikTok 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 TikTok Song Details 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.

Ready to get TikTok song details?

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