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Find related Instagram hashtags for any keyword with post counts and popularity ranks — perfect for hashtag research and content planning.
Converts keywords into ranked lists of related Instagram hashtags by scraping Instagram search results without requiring login; for each keyword it produces the matching hashtag text, a direct link to the hashtag explore page, the total number of posts using the tag and a human-readable formatted count, the hashtag’s position in Instagram search results, and a hashtag identifier usable for joins and analysis.
Verified Sep 28, 3:55 AM
$0.0025
per hashtag
Up to 100 per call. Only pay for results returned; failed calls are refunded.
Hashtag research
Build sets of relevant hashtags combining high-volume and niche tags.
Content planning
Discover topic and tag variations around a niche before creating content.
Reach optimization
Balance large-volume hashtags against low-competition long-tail tags to maximize discoverability.
Competitor hashtag analysis
Research keyword spaces competitors post into and identify gaps.
Campaign tracking setup
Identify variants of branded hashtags prior to campaign launch.
Search keywords to find related Instagram hashtags for - one keyword per line.
Optional settings
| Window | Uptime | Success rate | p50 | p95 | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24h | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 7d | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 30d | — | — | — | — | 0 |
Call it through Sourcelane's gateway or MCP server. We run the connector, apply your agent's spend guardrails, and bill only the results returned.
Call it via Sourcelane
curl -X POST https://api.usesourcelane.com/v1/call \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sl_live_your_agent_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"listing":"instagram-hashtag-research-scraper","params":{"keywords":["fitness"],"maxItems":5},"maxResults":10}'Request params
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
keywords | array | required | Search keywords to find related Instagram hashtags for - one keyword per line. Each keyword returns its own set of matching hashtags with post counts. |
maxItems | integer | optional | Maximum total number of hashtag records to return across all keywords. Set 0 for unlimited. Capped at 100 per call. |
Each result contains
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
keyword | string | Keyword |
hashtagId | string | Hashtag Id |
name | string | Name |
url | string | Url |
mediaCount | integer | Media Count |
formattedMediaCount | string | Formatted Media Count |
rank | integer | Rank |
Pick your tool and connect in under a minute. Then just ask — for example: “Pull the last 20 posts from @natgeo and tell me which formats get the most engagement.”
Connect Claude
Web, desktop and mobile. One click, then confirm.
Adds the Sourcelane MCP server with your key as a header.
claude mcp add --transport http sourcelane https://api.usesourcelane.com/mcp \
--header "Authorization: Bearer sl_live_your_agent_key"Alternative to the connector URL: add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude.
{
"mcpServers": {
"sourcelane": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://api.usesourcelane.com/mcp",
"--header",
"Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
],
"env": {
"AUTH_HEADER": "Bearer sl_live_your_agent_key"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (or Windsurf's mcp_config.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"sourcelane": {
"url": "https://api.usesourcelane.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer sl_live_your_agent_key"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code prompts for your key once.
{
"servers": {
"sourcelane": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.usesourcelane.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer ${input:sourcelane-key}"
}
}
},
"inputs": [
{
"type": "promptString",
"id": "sourcelane-key",
"description": "Sourcelane agent key",
"password": true
}
]
}Create a GPT → Actions → Import from URL, then Authentication: API Key, Bearer.
https://usesourcelane.com/openapi.jsonOne POST. Pass maxResults to cap cost.
curl -X POST https://api.usesourcelane.com/v1/call \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sl_live_your_agent_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"listing":"instagram-hashtag-research-scraper","params":{"keywords":["fitness"],"maxItems":5},"maxResults":10}'Wrap the REST call as a tool, or point an MCP client at the endpoint.
import requests
res = requests.post(
"https://api.usesourcelane.com/v1/call",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer sl_live_your_agent_key"},
json={
"listing": "instagram-hashtag-research-scraper",
"params": {"keywords":["fitness"],"maxItems":5},
"maxResults": 10,
},
timeout=300,
)
body = res.json()
print(body["receipt"]["chargedMicros"], "micro-USD for", body["receipt"]["results"], "results")
print(body["data"])—
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