Video Downloader API

A single HTTP call accepts a video URL from any supported platform and returns direct download links plus metadata. One API instead of four separate integrations.

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curl — one call, direct links out

curl -X POST https://api.soclip.dev/v1/media \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sc_live_your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktok/video/7106594312292453675"}'

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "credits_used": 2,
  "credits_remaining": 498,
  "data": {
    "source": "tiktok",
    "title": "Video title from the platform",
    "duration": 15,
    "thumbnail": "https://...",
    "author": "Channel / creator name",
    "medias": [
      { "label": "HD", "type": "video", "ext": "mp4", "quality": "hd", "url": "https://..." },
      { "label": "SD", "type": "video", "ext": "mp4", "quality": "sd", "url": "https://..." }
    ]
  }
}

Full API reference: /docs · Plain-text docs for AI agents: /llms.txt

One endpoint, four platforms

TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter and Facebook — all behind the same POST /v1/media call.

Unified response shape

Every platform returns the same normalized JSON schema: title, duration, thumbnail, author and a sorted list of direct media links.

A hosted yt-dlp alternative

Get what yt-dlp gives you without running your own downloader infrastructure, IP pools or anti-bot maintenance. One curl call instead.

AI-native delivery

Same API behind a CLI (`soclip`) and an MCP server for Claude Desktop / Cursor — your agents can pull videos from any platform directly.

$0.002 per extraction (2 credits). 500 free credits on signup — credits never expire.

See Pricing →

Video Downloader API FAQ

What platforms does the Video Downloader API support?

TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter and Facebook are supported today. If a video has a URL, try it — the API reports unsupported platforms clearly.

How is this different from yt-dlp?

yt-dlp is a self-hosted tool: you install it, maintain it, and manage proxies and breakage when platforms change. soclip is a hosted API — the extraction layer is maintained for you, and the same key works in HTTP, CLI and MCP.

Does the API download the file for me?

No — soclip returns direct media links only. You fetch the file yourself with curl, a download manager, or your own pipeline. This keeps the API fast, cheap and reliable.

Is downloading videos legal?

Only download videos you have the right to use — your own content or content you have permission for — and respect each platform's terms. The API returns media links; what you do with them is your responsibility.

How much does it cost?

Each media extraction costs 2 credits ($0.002). New accounts get 500 free credits — enough for 250 extractions. Credits never expire.

Prefer a multi-platform focus? See the Social Media Video Download API →