tikhub-api-helper
Search and query TikHub APIs for TikTok, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Lemon8, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and more. Use when user asks about needs to fetch data from social media platforms. Supports both English and Chinese queries.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/liangdabiao/tikhub_api_skill --skill tikhub-api-helper- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads tikhub-api-helper automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
TikHub API Helper
A skill to help users search, find, and call TikHub API endpoints for social media data.
Quick Start
When a user asks about TikHub API or wants to fetch social media data:
- Search for relevant APIs using the searcher script
- Show the user available options with parameters
- Call the API with appropriate parameters
- Return formatted results to the user
Available Scripts
API Searcher - api_searcher.py
Search and find relevant TikHub API endpoints.
# Search by keyword
python api_searcher.py "user profile"
python api_searcher.py "视频评论"
python api_searcher.py "trending"
# List all APIs for a specific tag/category
python api_searcher.py tag:TikTok-Web-API
python api_searcher.py tag:Douyin-App-V3-API
# List popular/common APIs
python api_searcher.py popular
# List all available tags/categories
python api_searcher.py tags
# Get detailed info for a specific API
python api_searcher.py detail:tiktok_web_fetch_user_profile_get
API Client - api_client.py
Make HTTP requests to TikHub API endpoints.
# Health check (no authentication required)
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/health/check
# Get user profile
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_user_profile "sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAA..."
# Search for videos
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_search_video "keyword=gaming"
# POST request with JSON body
python api_client.py POST /api/v1/tiktok/web/generate_xgnarly '{"url": "https://..."}'
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Tag Name | APIs Available |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok Web | TikTok-Web-API | 58 endpoints |
| TikTok App | TikTok-App-V3-API | 76 endpoints |
| Douyin Web | Douyin-Web-API | 76 endpoints |
| Douyin App | Douyin-App-V3-API | 45 endpoints |
| Douyin Search | Douyin-Search-API | 20 endpoints |
| Douyin Billboard | Douyin-Billboard-API | 31 endpoints |
| Xiaohongshu Web | Xiaohongshu-Web-API | 26 endpoints |
Instagram-V2-API | 26 endpoints | |
| YouTube | YouTube-Web-API | 16 endpoints |
Twitter-Web-API | 13 endpoints | |
Reddit-APP-API | 23 endpoints | |
| Bilibili | Bilibili-Web-API | 24 endpoints |
Weibo-Web-V2-API | 33 endpoints | |
| Zhihu | Zhihu-Web-API | 32 endpoints |
Use python api_searcher.py tags to see all categories.
Common Use Cases
Get User Profile
# TikTok user profile
python api_searcher.py "fetch user profile tiktok"
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_user_profile "sec_user_id=USER_ID"
Get Video Details
# TikTok video details
python api_searcher.py "fetch post detail"
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_post_detail "post_id=POST_ID"
Search Content
# Search for videos/users
python api_searcher.py "search video"
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_search_video "keyword=YOUR_KEYWORD"
Get Comments
# Get video comments
python api_searcher.py "fetch comment"
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_post_comment "post_id=POST_ID"
Authentication
API requests use a default token for development. For production use, users should:
- Get their API token from TikHub User
- Set the
TIKHUB_TOKENenvironment variable - Or modify
DEFAULT_TOKENinapi_client.py
Request format:
{
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
}
Base URLs
- China users:
https://api.tikhub.dev(bypasses GFW) - International:
https://api.tikhub.io
The API client auto-detects the appropriate URL. To override, modify the use_china_domain parameter in the client.
Rate Limits
- QPS: 10 requests per second per endpoint
- Timeout: 30-60 seconds
- Retry: Max 3 retries on error
Instructions for Claude
When helping users with TikHub API:
- Understand the user's goal - What data do they want? From which platform?
- Search for relevant APIs - Use
api_searcher.pywith appropriate keywords - Present options - Show matching APIs with brief descriptions
- Guide parameters - Check what parameters are required using
detail:OPERATION_ID - Make the request - Use
api_client.pywith the user's parameters - Format results - Present the API response in a clear, readable format
Example Workflow
User: "I want to get a TikTok user's profile"
# Step 1: Search for the relevant API
python api_searcher.py "tiktok user profile"
# Step 2: Show results and confirm endpoint
# Found: GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_user_profile
# Step 3: Get detailed parameter info
python api_searcher.py detail:tiktok_web_fetch_user_profile_get
# Step 4: Make the API call with user's parameters
python api_client.py GET /api/v1/tiktok/web/fetch_user_profile "sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAA..."
# Step 5: Format and present results
Error Handling
Common errors and solutions:
| Error | Solution |
|---|---|
401 Unauthorized | Check API token is valid |
429 Too Many Requests | Rate limit exceeded, wait before retry |
Connection error | Check network, try China domain if in mainland China |
Missing parameter | Check API details for required parameters |
Reference
- Full API Documentation: TikHub API Docs
- Apifox Docs: docs.tikhub.io
- API Status: monitor.tikhub.io
- GitHub: github.com/TikHub
FAQ
What does the tikhub-api-helper skill do?
Search and query TikHub APIs for TikTok, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Lemon8, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and more. Use when user asks about needs to fetch data from social media platforms. Supports both English and Chinese queries.
How do I install tikhub-api-helper?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/liangdabiao/tikhub_api_skill --skill tikhub-api-helper in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/tikhub-api-helper/ (personal) or .claude/skills/tikhub-api-helper/ (project).
Which AI agents can use tikhub-api-helper?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is tikhub-api-helper safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains tikhub-api-helper?
It is published by liangdabiao in liangdabiao/tikhub_api_skill. It has 309 recorded installs.
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