# Instagram Post Info by Shortcode API

> Retrieves detailed post information and media items for an Instagram post using its shortcode. Provides carousel media details, accessibility captions, and post identifiers.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/post-info-by-code
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/instagram/v3/post-info-by-code/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info-by-code`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, instagram
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info-by-code` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `code` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Instagram Post Info by Shortcode API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info-by-code 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 Post Info by Shortcode API cost?

$0.01 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 Post Info by Shortcode API accept?

Required: code (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Instagram Post Info by Shortcode API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

### Do I need a Instagram developer account or API key?

No. Instagram Post Info by Shortcode 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.

## README

### Instagram Post Info by Shortcode API

Query detailed Instagram post data by supplying the post shortcode in the `code` parameter. The response returns post items including carousel elements and accessibility details.

#### Use cases

- Inspect carousel items and media assets associated with an Instagram post.
- Extract post accessibility captions and metadata for analytics.
- Retrieve specific post data using known shortcodes from Instagram URLs.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/v3/post-info-by-code" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"code": "DUajw4YkorV"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `code` | string | Yes | Post shortcode (e.g., DUajw4YkorV, required) |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "items": [
    {
      "carousel_media": [
        {
          "accessibility_caption": "Photo by Gigi on February 06, 2026.",
          "carousel_parent_id": "3826528124109228757_64352612340",
          "commerciality_status": "not_commercial",
          "id": "3826527467373490175_64352612340",
          "media_type": 1,
          "product_type": "carousel_item"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- The `code` parameter accepts an Instagram post shortcode, such as DUajw4YkorV.

#### Related APIs

- [Instagram Comment Bulk Translation](/model/instagram/v3/bulk-translate-comments): Returns bulk translations for multiple Instagram comments using a list of comment identifiers.
- [Instagram Comment Replies (V3)](/model/instagram/v3/comment-replies): Returns child comment replies for a specific Instagram comment using the post media ID and parent comment ID.
- [Instagram Explore Feed](/model/instagram/v3/explore): Returns curated sectional items from the Instagram explore feed, including layout formats and feed types.