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Instagram Video Summarizer API with Node.js

Get AI-powered summaries of Instagram Reels and video posts in seconds. Extract key insights, main topics, and content themes without watching videos. Easy integration with Node.js.

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https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/summarize?url=instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/
AI Summary
+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available
Engagement
+15 metrics
94%
Rate
8.2
Score
• Views, likes, comments...
Topics
+keywords
AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...
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3 Simple Steps to Analyze Social Media Videos

Start extracting insights from Social Media Videos in minutes, and save days of development.

01

Get Your Access Key

Sign up and get your API key instantly - no sales calls, no complex onboarding.

02

Send Your First Request

Call our Social Media API with any YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram URL.

03

Extract Insights at Scale

Get video summaries, transcripts, engagement metrics, and more.

Integrate with Your Favorite No-Code Platform

Use Zapier, Make, n8n or any other no-code platform using our native connection or by using the access token.

Quick Integration Example

Get started in minutes

typescript
const axios = require('axios');

// Using GET request
const getTranscript = async (videoUrl) => {
  const response = await axios.get('https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/transcript', {
    params: {
      access_key: process.env.SOCIALKIT_ACCESS_KEY,
      url: videoUrl
    }
  });
  return response.data;
};

// Or using POST request
const postTranscript = async (videoUrl) => {
  const response = await axios.post('https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/transcript', {
    access_key: process.env.SOCIALKIT_ACCESS_KEY,
    url: videoUrl
  });
  return response.data;
};

// Usage
const data = await getTranscript('https://youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ');
console.log(`Transcript: ${data.data.transcript}`);
console.log(`Segments: ${data.data.segments}`);

Tips & Best Practices

Learn from common mistakes and follow proven patterns

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Not handling async/await properly
  • Exposing access_key in client-side code
  • Missing error handling for network failures

Best Practices

  • Use environment variables for access_key
  • Implement rate limiting on your end
  • Add timeout handling for long-running requests
  • Use Promise.all() for parallel requests

Popular Use Cases

See how teams are using this API in production

Content Research at Scale

Analyze hundreds of Instagram Reels without watching them all. Extract insights, themes, and strategies from competitor content.

Content strategists analyze 500+ Reels weekly, identifying trending hooks and themes to inform their content calendar.

Influencer Content Review

Quickly review influencer content before partnerships. Understand their messaging, tone, and content themes automatically.

Brands vet potential influencers by analyzing their last 50 Reels, ensuring content aligns with brand values before outreach.

Trend Spotting

Monitor trending Reels in your niche. Identify viral content patterns and emerging themes before competitors.

Social media managers track trending Reels in real-time, identifying viral formats 24-48 hours before they peak.

Competitive Intelligence

Track competitor Instagram strategies. Understand what content themes and topics they focus on.

Marketing teams monitor 20+ competitor accounts, identifying content gaps and opportunities in their niche.

Common Workflows

Integrate with your existing tools and platforms

Content Research Pipeline

Extract summaries, analyze themes, and create content briefs automatically.

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Trend Monitor

Track viral Reels and get alerts for trending content in your niche.

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Competitive Analysis

Monitor competitors and generate weekly insight reports.

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6 Ways to Use Instagram Summarizer API

AI-powered Instagram video analysis for content research, competitive intelligence, and trend monitoring.

AI-Powered Analysis

Advanced AI extracts key insights, main topics, and themes from Instagram Reels without watching the entire video.

Content Intelligence

Understand video tone, target audience, and messaging patterns. Perfect for competitive analysis and content strategy.

Trend Identification

Identify trending content themes and viral patterns across Instagram Reels. Stay ahead of content trends.

Key Points Extraction

Get the most important information from Reels instantly. Extract quotes, hooks, and actionable takeaways.

Audience Insights

Understand target audience and content positioning. Perfect for analyzing influencer content and competitor strategies.

Fast Processing

Get summaries in seconds, not minutes. Built for high-volume content analysis and real-time monitoring.

Our Social Media APIs

Comprehensive social media analysis APIs for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram content.

YouTube Summarizer API

AI-powered video summaries from YouTube URLs

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YouTube Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from YouTube videos

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YouTube Stats API

Comprehensive YouTube video analytics

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YouTube Comments API

Extract and analyze comments from YouTube videos

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YouTube Shorts Summarizer API

AI-powered summaries from YouTube Shorts

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YouTube Shorts Transcript API

Extract transcripts from YouTube Shorts

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YouTube Shorts Stats API

YouTube Shorts metadata extraction API

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YouTube Shorts Comments API

Extract comments from YouTube Shorts

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TikTok Stats API

Comprehensive TikTok video and creator analytics

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TikTok Comments API

Extract and analyze TikTok comments at scale

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TikTok Summarizer API

AI-powered video summaries from TikTok URLs

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TikTok Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from TikTok videos

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TikTok Channel Stats API

Comprehensive TikTok channel analytics

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Instagram Stats API

Comprehensive Instagram video and reel analytics

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Instagram Channel Stats API

Instagram profile statistics and follower metrics

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Instagram Summarizer API

AI-powered video summaries from Instagram URLs

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Instagram Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from Instagram videos

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https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/summarize?url=instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/
AI Summary
+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available
Engagement
+15 metrics
94%
Rate
8.2
Score
• Views, likes, comments...
Topics
+keywords
AI ContentTrendsMarketing...
• Sentiment, entities...