Instagram shortcode to media ID
Converts the shortcode from an Instagram post link into the post's numeric media ID. Useful as a step before calling sources that look posts up by media ID.
What you get
- Numeric media ID of the post
- The shortcode that was looked up
- An ID that can be passed to post lookups by ID
- A single result per call
- No post content or metrics
What it can do
- Turn a post link's shortcode into its media ID
- Prepare IDs for post lookups by ID
- Match post links with media IDs in your own records
Limits
- Each call returns one page containing a single result; there are no further pages
- Returns only the ID; use a post lookup source for captions and metrics
- Only publicly visible data
Input options
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| shortcode | The shortcode from the post link, the part after /p/ or /reel/. |
Example
Ask your AI for the data in plain words and it picks this source. Developers can also call source procli_instagram_aa directly through the REST API or MCP with an input like this:
{
"shortcode": "<shortcode>"
}How to use it
- Create an account at prolevelmax.com. New users receive $1 in sign-up credit after verifying their email (one per person). No card required.
- Connect your AI. In the Dashboard, open Get started → Coding tools and API → Generate setup instructions and paste the instructions into your AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex and others). You can also add the MCP server
https://prolevelmax.com/mcpor call the REST API. - Request data. Your AI selects a source, quotes the price and runs it only after you confirm. Results are returned as structured JSON that the AI can format as a table or report.
FAQ
How is this source billed?
Per call: $0.006/call. Each call returns one page of results. Your AI quotes the price first, and you are never charged more than the quote.
Do I need an Instagram account or API key?
No. You only need a ProLevelMax account. One balance and one connection cover all 157 platforms.
Is the data real-time?
Yes. Every call fetches public Instagram data at the time of the request. Only publicly visible content is collected.
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New users receive $1 in sign-up credit after verifying their email (one per person). No card required. Pay per use with no subscription. Top up by card (USD) or Alipay (CNY); Enterprise top-ups from $1,000 by bank transfer.
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