Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader
Give this actor one or more Snapchat Spotlight links and get back a direct video link, thumbnail, caption, creator info and engagement counts per video, with optional AI-generated metadata, transcript and comments.
Open in Apify Store$0.99 / 1K on Free
Short answer
Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader is an Apify Store Actor for Snapchat data that returns 28 published output fields, including caption, viewCount, videoUrl, profileUrl. It lists $0.99 per 1,000 results on the Free plan (pay per event), $0.49 on the Business plan. It takes 6 input settings; one is required (spotlightUrls). It covers 3 of the 5 core Snapchat fields this site tracks. Last updated Nov 6, 2026.
From the public Store listing and published build schema, synced 2026-11-12.What it returns
28 fields from the published dataset schema. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel, or read the dataset through the Apify API.
snapIdcreatorUsernamecaptionviewCountshareCountcommentCountlikeCountdurationSecondsavailabilityvideoUrlthumbnailUrlinputUrlcreatorDisplayNamecreatorFollowerCountprofileUrlnamewidthheightrecommendCountuploadedAtllmTitlellmDescriptionllmKeywordshashtagsrestrictedisAttributedscrapedAterror
Not in the schema among the core Snapchat fields: author, created_at. The field matrix shows which other tools return them.
How it differs from the other Snapchat Actors
Among the 9 catalogue Actors for Snapchat with a published schema, only this one returns availability, restricted.
Pick another Actor if you need
| Actor | Fields it adds | Price / 1K |
|---|---|---|
| Snapchat Topic Spotlight Feed & Content Tag Extractor | topicId, topicUrl, topicDescription, topicSource | $0.99 |
| Snapchat Explore Search Across Spotlight, Lenses & Places | resultType, storyId, mediaUrl, teaserText | $0.99 |
| Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor | source_type, snap_url, feed_page, story_id | $0.99 |
| Snapchat Spotlight Comment & Reaction Scraper | commentId, snapUrl, sourceUsername, topic | $0.99 |
| Snapchat Highlight & Story Media Downloader | storySource, storyTitle, snapIndex, mediaType | $0.99 |
Input
| Setting | Type | Required | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spotlightUrls | array | Yes | – | One or more Snapchat Spotlight URLs to download. Supports snapchat.com/spotlight/... (with or without www), snapchat.com/@user/spotlight/..., snapchat.com/t/..., story.snapchat.com/o/... and /s/..., and t.snapchat.com short links. |
| includeTranscript | boolean | No | true | Parse WebVTT transcript if available (adds transcript[] array) |
| includeAiMetadata | boolean | No | true | Include LLM-generated title, description, keywords, context cards |
| includeComments | boolean | No | false | Decode and include comment threads from the page |
| includeRelatedStories | boolean | No | false | Include up to 24 related Spotlight stories from the feed |
| proxyConfiguration | object | No | – | Optional proxy settings. Snapchat public Spotlight pages work without a proxy in most regions. |
Example input
Built from the input form's published example values and defaults.
{
"spotlightUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@baby_d4700/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYdHVudG1rbWl5AZtVrgXFAZtVrgWTAAAAAQ"
],
"includeTranscript": false,
"includeAiMetadata": true,
"includeComments": false,
"includeRelatedStories": false
} Run it from code or an AI agent
The same run through the Apify API, with the example input. You need an Apify API token; the run is billed to your account at the Store price.
Python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>")
run_input = {
"spotlightUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@baby_d4700/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYdHVudG1rbWl5AZtVrgXFAZtVrgWTAAAAAQ"
],
"includeTranscript": False,
"includeAiMetadata": True,
"includeComments": False,
"includeRelatedStories": False
}
run = client.actor("nimbryxo-studio/snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption").call(run_input=run_input)
if run is None:
raise RuntimeError("The Actor run was not found.")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
print(item) pip install apify-client
JavaScript
import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>" });
const input = {
"spotlightUrls": [
"https://www.snapchat.com/@baby_d4700/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYdHVudG1rbWl5AZtVrgXFAZtVrgWTAAAAAQ"
],
"includeTranscript": false,
"includeAiMetadata": true,
"includeComments": false,
"includeRelatedStories": false
};
const run = await client.actor("nimbryxo-studio/snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items); npm install apify-client
cURL
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/nimbryxo-studio~snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption/run-sync-get-dataset-items" -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"spotlightUrls":["https://www.snapchat.com/@baby_d4700/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYdHVudG1rbWl5AZtVrgXFAZtVrgWTAAAAAQ"],"includeTranscript":false,"includeAiMetadata":true,"includeComments":false,"includeRelatedStories":false}' Waits for the run and returns the dataset items (runs over 300 seconds return HTTP 408; start an async run instead).
MCP (AI agents)
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=nimbryxo-studio/snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>"
}
}
}
} Adds this Actor as a tool in an MCP client that takes a remote server URL (Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code) through Apify's hosted MCP server. OAuth sign-in also works without the header. Clients that only start local servers can wrap the URL with npx mcp-remote.
What a run costs
The result rate falls on higher Apify plans. Each figure is the published per-result rate times the number of results.
| Apify plan | Per 1,000 | 10,000 results | 100,000 results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0.99 | $9.90 | $99 |
| Starter plan | $0.82 | $8.20 | $82 |
| Scale plan | $0.66 | $6.60 | $66 |
| Business plan | $0.49 | $4.90 | $49 |
- Every run also has a start event, charged per GB of memory (minimum one): $0.10 on Free, $0.03 on Business. At its default memory of 1 GB a run starts at $0.10 on Free. Fewer, larger runs keep this small.
- The Free plan includes $5 of monthly usage (Apify pricing, checked 2026-11-11); at the Free rate that covers at most about 5,050 results, less start events and platform usage.
- Worked example: 10,000 results in one run on the Free plan cost $10 ($9.90 for results + $0.10 start), plus Apify platform usage (compute), billed separately by Apify.
- Pay per event. Platform usage (compute) is billed by Apify on top of the event prices. Compare other tools in the cost estimator.
Where it fits among Snapchat routes
It ranks 3 of 13 catalogue Actors for Snapchat on the published formula (fields, price, reliability, freshness). Its line is highlighted on the map.
- 1 Snapchat Topic Spotlight Feed & Content Tag Extractor 52 output fields, pay per event 3 of 5 core fields
$0.99 / 1K - 2 Snapchat Explore Search Across Spotlight, Lenses & Places 111 output fields, pay per event 3 of 5 core fields
$0.99 / 1K - 3 Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader 28 output fields, pay per event 3 of 5 core fields
$0.99 / 1K - 4 Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor 61 output fields, pay per event 3 of 5 core fields
$0.99 / 1K - + 6 other Store tools, combined Reference only 5 of 5 core fields
from $1.00 / 1K - API Snapchat APIs Limited access fields not compared
Stops are fields. A ring means the field is in that route's published output schema; no ring means the line passes without it. Bold labels are the core fields for this website, the rest are fields that differ between routes. A white capsule means every data line stops there. The red line is the official API; its field coverage is not compared. A crossed red line means there is no open official API.
Official route: Snapchat APIs
Limited access. Snap develops Login Kit, Bitmoji Kit, Marketing API and other partner products. There is no open general-purpose public content API.
Marketing and partner products have their own commercial terms.
Other Store tools for Snapchat
Reference only, from their public listings.
| Tool | Fields | Price / 1K |
|---|---|---|
| Snapchat Profile & Spotlight Scraper | 69 | $2.50 |
| Snapchat Spotlight Video Downloader | 17 | $1.00 |
| Snapchat Spotlight Scraper · 5,000 Free Videos/Month | 11 | $1.00 |
| Snapchat Spotlight Scraper | 13 | $1.00 |
| Snapchat Spotlight Scraper | – | $1.50 |
What people use it for
- Extract video links
- Collect captions and engagement
- Export transcripts and comments
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Questions people ask
How much does Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader cost?
The published result rate depends on your Apify plan: $0.99 per 1,000 on Free, $0.82 per 1,000 on Starter, $0.66 per 1,000 on Scale, $0.49 per 1,000 on Business. So 10,000 results cost about $9.90 on the Free plan and $4.90 on Business, plus a start fee of $0.10 per run per GB of memory on Free. Platform usage is billed separately.
What data does Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader return?
Its published output schema lists 28 fields: snapId, creatorUsername, caption, viewCount, shareCount, commentCount, likeCount, durationSeconds, availability, videoUrl, thumbnailUrl, inputUrl, and 16 more. A listed field is not guaranteed to be filled in every row.
What input does Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader need?
Required: spotlightUrls. Optional settings include includeTranscript, includeAiMetadata, includeComments, includeRelatedStories, proxyConfiguration.
What are the alternatives to Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader for Snapchat?
13 catalogue Actors cover Snapchat. Close alternatives: Snapchat Topic Spotlight Feed & Content Tag Extractor; Snapchat Explore Search Across Spotlight, Lenses & Places; Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor. The Snapchat page compares all of them field by field.
How do I run Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader from Python or the API?
Use the Apify API client: in Python, ApifyClient(token).actor("nimbryxo-studio/snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption").call(run_input=...), then read the run's default dataset (run.default_dataset_id); in JavaScript the same call is client.actor("nimbryxo-studio/snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption").call(input). Without a client, POST the input JSON to https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/nimbryxo-studio~snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption/run-sync-get-dataset-items with your API token. Ready-to-paste code with the example input is on this page.
Sources
- Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader on Apify Store
- Published build with input and output schema (JSON)
- Snapchat APIs documentation
Cite this page
Scraper Finder. "Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader." https://scraperfinder.com/catalogue/snapchat-spotlight-video-link-and-caption/ (data checked 2026-11-12).
Run Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader
$0.99 per 1,000 results. Paste the example input above, set your Snapchat query, then export the dataset. Still choosing? Compare every Snapchat route.