# Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link API

> Resolves a Lemon8 share URL into its canonical post ID. Accepts both long and short sharing links copied from the web platform or mobile app.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/lemon8/app/item-id
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/lemon8/app/item-id/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Lemon8
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/lemon8/app/item-id`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, lemon8
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/lemon8/app/item-id` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/lemon8/app/item-id 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 Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link API cost?

$0.0015 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 Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link API accept?

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

### What does the Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link API return?

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

### Do I need a Lemon8 developer account or API key?

No. Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link 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 Lemon8 API access separately.

## README

### Lemon8 Post ID from Share Link API

Retrieve a canonical Lemon8 post ID by providing a share link in `share_text`. It resolves both long and short URLs copied from the Lemon8 mobile app or web interface.

#### Use cases

- Extract item IDs from shared URLs for downstream Lemon8 queries.
- Convert mobile and web short links into direct Lemon8 post identifiers.
- Automate post tracking workflows from user-submitted share text.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/lemon8/app/item-id" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"share_text": "<share_text>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `share_text` | string | Yes | Share link, supports long links and short links, can be obtained and copied from the share button on the web and APP. |

#### Notes

- The `share_text` parameter accepts both long and short links copied via the Lemon8 share button.

#### Related APIs

- [Lemon8 Discover Page Banners](/model/lemon8/app/discover-banners): Returns the current promotional and featured banners displayed on the Lemon8 discover page.
- [Lemon8 Discover Page Content](/model/lemon8/app/discover-tab): Returns the main content featured on the Lemon8 discover tab.
- [Lemon8 Discover Editor Picks](/model/lemon8/app/discover-tab-information-tabs): Returns the Editor's Picks and discover tab information from the Lemon8 mobile app.