TikTok Search API with Node.js

Use a simple API to search TikTok videos by keyword, discover trending content, and find relevant videos with engagement metrics and creator information. Easy integration with Node.js.

Install axios: npm install axios
Get your Access Key from SocialKit Dashboard
Store access_key in environment variable
Make GET or POST requests to extract data

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Used by 3,000+ data lovers

https://api.socialkit.dev/tiktok/search?url=tiktok.com/@thepeteffect/video/7522711492140059912

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...

"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."

Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn

"Quick, caring and efficient support!"

Thomas Puech, Designer

"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"

Robert Podsiadlo, Founder at PrimeStuff

3 Simple Steps to Analyze Social Media Videos

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

Get Your Access Key

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

Send Your First Request

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

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

Trend Research

Search for trending topics and hashtags to understand what content is resonating with audiences in your niche.

Marketing teams search weekly for trending keywords in their industry, analyzing top-performing videos to inform content strategy.

Competitor Content Discovery

Search for competitor brand mentions, product names, or industry keywords to discover their content and audience engagement.

Brands search for their product category keywords to find competitor content and analyze what messaging drives engagement.

Influencer Discovery

Search for niche keywords to find creators making content in your industry, identifying potential partnership opportunities.

Agencies search for niche hashtags like #skincareroutine to discover micro-influencers with engaged audiences.

Content Ideation

Research successful content formats and topics by searching popular keywords and analyzing what drives views and engagement.

Content creators search for trending topics to identify content gaps and opportunities for viral video formats.

Common Workflows

Integrate with your existing tools and platforms

Trend Monitoring Dashboard

Automate daily searches for industry keywords and track trending content over time.

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Competitor Intelligence

Search for competitor mentions and product keywords to monitor their TikTok presence.

MakeAirtableGoogle SheetsEmailNotion

Content Research Pipeline

Build a database of successful content in your niche by searching and analyzing top-performing videos.

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6 Ways to Use TikTok Search API

Search and discover TikTok content for trend analysis, competitor research, and content strategy optimization.

Keyword Search

Search TikTok videos by any keyword, phrase, or hashtag to discover relevant content in your niche or industry.

Trend Discovery

Find trending videos and viral content by searching popular keywords and analyzing engagement patterns across results.

Engagement Metrics

Get views, likes, shares, and comment counts for each search result to identify high-performing content.

Creator Information

Access creator usernames, follower counts, and profile details for each video in search results.

Flexible Limits

Control the number of results returned (up to 100) to balance between comprehensive research and API efficiency.

Real-time Results

Get up-to-date search results reflecting the latest TikTok content and trending videos in your query.

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