Instagram User Stories (V2)
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/user-storiesReturns active stories posted by an Instagram user within the last 24 hours. The request accepts either an account username or a user identifier.
- Price
- $0.003USD / callFirst 100 calls per day free (shared per organization)
- Method
- POST
- Response
- JSON
- Parameters
- 0 required · 2 optional
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Specifications
Pricing
- Base price
- $0.003 / run
- Daily free calls
- First 100 calls per day free (shared per organization)
Request & response
- Method
- POST
- Request body
- application/json
- Response
- application/json
- Execution
- sync
Parameters
- user_id
- string · optional
- username
- string · optional
Access
- Provider
- API
- Platform API
- Base URL
- https://api.sandbase.ai
- Endpoint
- /v1/api/instagram/v2/user-stories
- Authentication
- Bearer API key
API README
Instagram User Stories (V2) API
Retrieve active 24-hour stories for an Instagram profile by specifying either username or user_id.
Use cases
- Display active Instagram stories for a specific account.
- Monitor temporary story content posted by brand profiles.
- Archive story media assets before they expire after 24 hours.
Request
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/user-stories" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{}'
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
user_id | string | No | User ID (either username or user_id required) |
username | string | No | Username (either username or user_id required) |
Notes
- Provide either
usernameoruser_idto identify the account.
Related APIs
- Instagram Comment Replies (V2): Retrieves a paginated list of replies to an Instagram comment using the post URL or shortcode and the target comment ID.
- Instagram General Search (V2): Returns Instagram search results matching a specified keyword, including media items, user profiles, and engagement statistics.
- Instagram Hashtag Posts (V2): Returns posts associated with a specific hashtag.
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Send your first request
Platform API endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
-X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/user-stories" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
printf '%s\n' "$result"Explore more
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Questions
FAQ
How do I use the Instagram User Stories (V2) API?
Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v2/user-stories with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.
How much does the Instagram User Stories (V2) API cost?
$0.003 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.
What parameters does the Instagram User Stories (V2) API accept?
No parameters are required. Optional: user_id (string) and username (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.
What does the Instagram User Stories (V2) API return?
A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).
Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?
No. Instagram User Stories (V2) runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Instagram API access separately.