Toutiao link to user ID
A utility that turns a Toutiao user profile link into the user ID. Run it first when you have a profile link and need the ID for other Toutiao calls.
What you get
- User ID
- Original profile link
- Resolved user reference for follow-up calls
- Account identifiers returned with the ID where available
- Profile link format accepted from app or web
What it can do
- Convert a profile link into a user ID
- Prepare IDs for user and content lookups
- Work from links copied from the app or web
Limits
- Returns the ID only, not profile details or posts
- Each call returns a single response; this source has no further pages
- Only publicly visible data is returned
Input options
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| user_profile_url | Link to the Toutiao user's profile page. |
Example
Ask your AI for the data in plain words and it picks this source. Developers can also call source procli_toutiao_c directly through the REST API or MCP with an input like this:
{
"user_profile_url": "<user_profile_url>"
}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: $0.003/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 a Toutiao 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 Toutiao data at the time of the request. Only publicly visible content is collected.
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All Toutiao sources and prices
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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