What is the StoriesFly API?

StoriesFly API is a REST API for Instagram stories, profiles, highlights, media, follower tracking, and shadow ban detection. Developers authenticate with X-Api-Key header. Free tier: 25 requests/day. Paid plans: 500 to 50,000 requests/day.

How do I get an API key?

Sign up at storiesfly.com/developers, click Create Key, name it (e.g. Production), and copy the key. It is shown only once. Include it as X-Api-Key header in all requests.

What endpoints does the API offer?

Content: POST /api/stories (fetch stories), GET /api/profile (profile data), GET /api/highlights (highlight items), POST /api/media (post/reel URLs), GET /api/download (CDN proxy). Analytics: GET /api/analytics/shadowban (7-signal shadow ban check). Tracker: GET/POST/DELETE /api/tracker/accounts, GET /api/tracker (activity feed), GET /api/tracker/quota.

How much does the StoriesFly API cost?

Free tier: 25 requests/day, no credit card. Paid content API: Starter $9.99/mo (500/day), Growth $29.99/mo (5k/day), Scale $99/mo (50k/day). Tracker API: Starter $4.99/mo (1 account), Growth $14.99/mo (5 accounts), Scale $49/mo (10 accounts).

Does the API support real-time follower tracking?

Yes. The Tracker API monitors follower/following changes in real-time. Add accounts via POST /api/tracker/accounts, then poll GET /api/tracker for follow/unfollow events. Requires a paid Tracker plan or web subscription (Basic/Pro/Enterprise).

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API Reference

Interactive documentation — try endpoints with your API key. Includes Content, Tracker, Analytics, and Shadow Ban endpoints.

API Endpoints

POST /api/stories — Fetch Instagram stories for a username
GET /api/profile — Get cached profile data
GET /api/highlights — Fetch highlight reel items
POST /api/media — Get media URLs for post/reel
GET /api/download — Proxy download from Instagram CDN
GET /api/tracker/accounts — List tracked accounts
POST /api/tracker/accounts — Add tracked account
GET /api/analytics/shadowban — Shadow ban analysis
GET /api/analytics/outbound — Outbound engagement data

Authentication: X-Api-Key header. Get a free key at /developers.