# DataLikers

> Instagram and TikTok data platform. Access social media data through REST Cache API, AI-powered MCP Server for Claude, or download ready-made datasets. No rate limits, no blocks. From $0.0003 per request.

## Docs

- [API Reference](https://api.datalikers.com/docs): Interactive Swagger UI
- [Cache API Docs](https://datalikers.com/docs/cache-api): REST API documentation
- [MCP Server Docs](https://datalikers.com/docs/mcp): MCP Server setup and usage
- [Datasets Docs](https://datalikers.com/docs/datasets): Dataset formats and downloads
- [Dataset Builder Docs](https://datalikers.com/docs/dataset-builder): Custom dataset creation

## Products

### Cache API

Fast REST API to access Instagram and TikTok data — profiles, posts, comments, stories, reels, videos, hashtags, playlists. No rate limits, no blocks.

Instagram data types (path prefix `/v1/...`):
- User profiles — followers, following, bio, posts count, business contacts
- Posts & Reels — likes, comments, captions, media URLs
- Stories & Highlights — ephemeral content from public accounts
- Hashtags & Locations — discover trending content by topic or place
- Music tracks — audio used in reels

TikTok data types (path prefix `/t1/...`):
- User profiles — followers, following, bio, video counts; lookup by PK or `unique_id` (handle)
- Videos — likes, comments, captions, music; lookup by PK or by owner user_pk
- Comments — by PK or by author user_pk (cache-only)
- Hashtags (challenges) — lookup by PK or name
- Playlists (mixes) — lookup by PK or by owner user_pk

All data is anonymously collected from public profiles. Business emails and phone numbers are available when Instagram users include them in their public profile.

Performance: 99.9% uptime, <500ms average response, 24/7 support.

Benefits:
- Automatic proxy rotation and error handling
- Fast response times with intelligent caching
- No proxies to manage, no rate limits, no accounts getting blocked

### MCP Server

Connect Claude AI to Instagram and TikTok data using Model Context Protocol (MCP). Search users by demographics, analyze engagement, get posts and comments, discover trending content — all with natural language queries. 50+ tools for analytics, face analysis, audience research, and cross-platform discovery.

MCP Server URL: https://mcp.datalikers.com/mcp/

Setup options:
- Claude.ai (web) — add as custom connector in Settings > Connectors
- Claude Desktop — add to claude_desktop_config.json
- Claude Code — run: claude mcp add --transport http --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" -s project datalikers https://mcp.datalikers.com/mcp/
- Cursor — add to MCP configuration in Settings > Features > MCP Servers
- Zed — add to settings.json context servers

#### MCP Tools — Users (8 tools)
- get_user_by_username — Get Instagram user profile by username
- get_user_by_id — Get Instagram user profile by user ID
- search_users — Search users by username or full name
- get_users_by_hashtag — Get users who used specific hashtag
- get_users_by_location — Get users from specific location/city
- get_top_users — Get top users by follower count
- get_business_users — Get business accounts by category
- search_users_by_demographics — Search users by age, gender, race, emotion, country, city, location, hashtag

#### MCP Tools — Posts & Reels (4 tools)
- get_user_medias — Get posts/reels by specific user
- get_media_by_code — Get post/reel by Instagram shortcode
- get_top_medias — Get top posts by likes or comments
- search_media_captions — Search posts by caption text

#### MCP Tools — Comments (2 tools)
- get_comments_by_user — Get comments made by specific user
- search_comments — Search comments by text

#### MCP Tools — Hashtags (3 tools)
- get_hashtag_info — Get hashtag statistics and info
- search_hashtags — Search hashtags by name
- get_top_hashtags — Get most popular hashtags by media count

#### MCP Tools — Locations (2 tools)
- get_location_info — Get location details by ID
- search_locations — Search locations by name or city

#### MCP Tools — Stories (2 tools)
- get_user_stories — Get stories by specific user
- get_story_by_id — Get story by ID

#### MCP Tools — Highlights (2 tools)
- get_user_highlights — Get highlights by specific user
- get_highlight_by_id — Get highlight by ID

#### MCP Tools — Music Tracks (3 tools)
- search_tracks — Search music tracks by title or artist
- get_track_by_id — Get music track by ID
- get_top_tracks — Get popular music tracks

#### MCP Tools — Analytics & Advanced (3 tools)
- get_user_engagement — Calculate user engagement metrics (avg likes, comments, engagement rate)
- get_stats — Get database statistics (total users, posts, etc.)
- run_query — Run custom SELECT query (read-only, for advanced users)

#### MCP Tools — TikTok Users (6 tools)
- get_tt_user_by_username — Get TikTok user profile by unique_id (handle)
- get_tt_user_by_id — Get TikTok user profile by user PK
- get_tt_users_by_ids — Bulk lookup of TikTok users by PK list
- search_tt_users — Search TikTok users by name or handle
- get_top_tt_users — Get top TikTok users by follower count
- get_tt_user_medias — Get videos posted by specific TikTok user

#### MCP Tools — TikTok Videos & Comments (5 tools)
- get_tt_media_by_id — Get TikTok video by PK
- get_top_tt_medias — Get top TikTok videos by likes or views
- search_tt_media_captions — Search TikTok videos by caption text
- get_tt_comment_by_id — Get specific TikTok comment by PK
- get_tt_comments_by_user — Get comments made by specific TikTok user
- search_tt_comments — Search TikTok comments by text

#### MCP Tools — TikTok Hashtags & Playlists (5 tools)
- get_tt_hashtag_by_id — Get TikTok hashtag (challenge) by PK
- get_tt_hashtag_info — Get TikTok hashtag stats by name
- search_tt_hashtags — Search TikTok hashtags by name
- get_top_tt_hashtags — Get trending TikTok hashtags
- get_tt_playlist_by_id — Get TikTok playlist (mix) by PK
- get_tt_user_playlists — Get playlists from a TikTok user
- search_tt_playlists — Search TikTok playlists by name
- get_top_tt_playlists — Get top TikTok playlists

#### MCP Example Queries
Instagram:
- "Get profile information for @nike"
- "Find users from New York with 10k+ followers"
- "Search for Restaurant business accounts"
- "Find women aged 25-30 from New York"
- "Get the latest 10 posts from @username"
- "Find posts mentioning 'product launch'"
- "Calculate engagement rate for @username"
- "Find fitness influencers in LA with 50k-500k followers, then show their engagement rates"
- "Compare engagement metrics between @brand1 and @brand2"

TikTok:
- "Get TikTok profile for @charlidamelio"
- "Find top TikTok creators by follower count"
- "Show top videos under the #fyp hashtag"
- "Get latest videos posted by @khaby.lame"
- "Search TikTok comments mentioning 'amazing'"
- "Find playlists by @username"

### Datasets

Download ready-made Instagram and TikTok datasets with millions of user profiles, posts, videos, comments, and engagement metrics. CSV format, instant download.

Use cases:
- Market research — analyze competitor Instagram and TikTok accounts and audience demographics
- Influencer marketing — find and evaluate Instagram and TikTok influencers for campaigns
- Academic research — study social media trends and user behavior patterns across platforms
- Machine learning — train models on Instagram and TikTok user data and engagement metrics
- Sentiment analysis — analyze Instagram and TikTok comments for brand monitoring
- Lead generation for B2B sales

Custom datasets available via Dataset Builder — collect data by hashtags, locations, or usernames on either platform.

## Pricing

Pay-as-you-go plans by data freshness:

| Plan | Price per request | Requests/month | Affiliate % |
|------|------------------|---------------|-------------|
| Outdated | $0.0003 | 10,000 | 10% |
| Month | $0.0004 | 50,000 | 20% |
| Week | $0.0005 | 100,000 | 30% |
| Day | $0.0006 | 500,000 | 40% |

- Minimum deposit: $50
- 100 free requests after Telegram verification
- We charge for any successful response (200, 403, 404)
- For 50x server errors we do not charge
- Funds never expire, no monthly fees
- Payment methods: Visa/MC (3% fee), PayPal, USDT (TRC-20, ETH, BNB), Payeer, Robokassa

## FAQ

### What is DataLikers?
DataLikers is a platform for accessing Instagram and TikTok data. We offer Cache API for real-time data access, MCP Server for AI clients, and ready-made datasets for bulk data downloads.

### How does the Cache API work?
Our Cache API provides fast access to Instagram (profiles, posts, reels, stories, hashtags) and TikTok (profiles, videos, comments, hashtags, playlists) public data. Data is cached and regularly updated. You get instant responses without hitting platform rate limits.

### What data is available in datasets?
We offer datasets with Instagram and TikTok users, posts/videos, comments, hashtags, and locations. You can also build custom datasets by specifying hashtags, locations, or usernames on either platform.

### What requests do you charge for?
We charge for any successful response (200, 403, 404). For 50x server errors we do not charge.

### Will my funds expire at the end of the month?
No, we only charge for successful requests. If you stop making requests your balance will remain unchanged. There are no monthly fees.

### Do you have plans for high-volume usage?
Yes, for over a million requests contact us via email or Telegram for custom pricing.

### What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards and cryptocurrency (USDT TRC-20, ETH, BNB). Minimum deposit is $50.

### How fresh is the data?
Cache API data is updated regularly. Each record includes an updated_at timestamp so you know exactly how fresh it is.

### Do you offer an API for AI tools?
Yes, we provide MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI assistants. Connect your AI to our Instagram and TikTok data — 50+ tools across both platforms.

### Is there a free trial?
New users get 100 free API requests to test our service. No credit card required.

## Support

- Email: support@datalikers.com
- Telegram: https://t.me/hikerapi
- Status page: https://datalikers.com/status

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- [Refund Policy](https://datalikers.com/help/refund-policy)