Social Media Tools API
Access video downloaders, hashtag checkers, and more through our authenticated API. Available on all paid plans.
11 download tools · Hashtag checker · Build: 50 calls/day
Paid Plans Only
Tools API is available on Build ($19/mo), Accelerate ($49/mo), and Unlimited plans. Free plan users can access tools via our website.
Key Features
Video Downloaders
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Multiple format options including HD quality and audio-only.
Instagram Hashtag Checker
Check if hashtags are banned, restricted, or safe to use on Instagram. Avoid shadowbans and optimize your hashtag strategy.
YouTube Transcript
Extract full transcripts from YouTube videos. Perfect for content repurposing, SEO, and accessibility.
Generous Rate Limits
Build: 50 calls/day, Accelerate: 500 calls/day, Unlimited: no limits. Rate limits reset daily at midnight UTC.
Same API Key
Use your existing Late API key. No additional setup—if you can post, you can use tools. Team members share the account's quota.
How It Works
Get Your API Key
Sign up for a paid plan and generate your API key from the dashboard. The same key works for posting and tools.
Make API Calls
Call any tool endpoint with your Bearer token. Responses include rate limit headers so you can track usage.
Process Results
Get JSON responses with download URLs, generated captions, or hashtag analysis. Build automations or integrate into your apps.
Why Use Tools API
Build Automations
Integrate video downloads and caption generation into your workflows. Perfect for content repurposing pipelines.
No Scraping Needed
We handle the complexity of extracting media from social platforms. You just call our clean API.
Reliable & Maintained
We keep tools working when platforms change. No more broken scrapers or outdated libraries.
Scale with Your Needs
Start with 50 calls/day on Build, scale to unlimited. Team members share your quota.
Code Examples
Get download URL for a YouTube video
curl -X GET "https://getlate.dev/api/v1/tools/youtube/download?url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Check if hashtags are banned on Instagram
curl -X POST "https://getlate.dev/api/v1/tools/instagram/hashtag-checker" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"hashtags": ["travel", "followforfollow", "photography"]
}'Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tools API cost?
Tools API is included in all paid plans at no extra charge. Build ($19/mo) gets 50 calls/day, Accelerate ($49/mo) gets 500 calls/day, and Unlimited has no limits.
Can I still use the free web tools?
Yes! Free tools on our website remain available to everyone. The API is for programmatic access and higher volume usage.
How do rate limits work?
Rate limits are per account (shared across team members) and reset daily at midnight UTC. Check X-RateLimit-* headers in responses.
Which platforms can I download from?
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Each platform has its own endpoint.
What video formats are available?
Most platforms support multiple qualities (HD/SD) and audio-only options. Use action=formats to see all available options.