# Instagram Post Details API

> Get an Instagram post by its shortcode. Use it to look up a known post before content review, archiving, comment analysis, or related workflows.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/post-detail
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/instagram/post-detail/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Instagram
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/post-detail`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, instagram, social media
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/post-detail` 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 Details API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/post-detail 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 Details API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Instagram Post Details API accept?

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

### What does the Instagram Post Details API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

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

No. Instagram Post Details 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 Details API

Get an Instagram post by its shortcode. Use it to look up a known post before content review, archiving, comment analysis, or related workflows.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "instagram/post-detail", "code": "C3Kg3F7vHeK"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `code` | string | Yes | The unique shortcode from the Instagram post URL. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.