TikTok Search
Search public TikTok videos through AIAPI Center (Apify managed provider) and return normalized video evidence rows.
What it does
TikTok is where viral AI image prompts, editing trends, and creative workflows surface first. This connector searches public TikTok videos through AIAPI Center using a managed public-data provider and returns compact rows with description, author, publish time, and engagement metrics.
Inputs
| Parameter | Format | Example | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | gpt image prompt | Yes |
hashtag | string | aiphoto | No |
limit | number | 5 | No |
Outputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
matchedVideos | number | Number of public videos returned for the query |
topDescription | string | Description of the top returned video |
topUrl | string | TikTok URL for the top video |
items | array | Compact video rows with author, metrics, and hashtags |
Example output
Input
query: "gpt image prompt" limit: 5
Output
# TikTok Search Results - Query: gpt image prompt - Matched Videos: 5 - Top URL: https://www.tiktok.com/@user/video/...
What it means
Five public TikTok videos matched the query through the managed Apify provider. Results include engagement metrics and hashtags where available.
Last tested: 2026-06-28
How to install
Via CLI
Via web
- Visit the connector catalog and find TikTok Search.
- Click Install connector and acknowledge any training requirements.
- Complete authorization if prompted.
- Use the connector from Chat or the CLI.
Auth and permissions
| OAuth required | No |
| Managed auth | Included, no API key needed |
| Bring your own key (BYOK) | Not supported in v1 |
| Audit logged | Every request is logged with input, result, cost, and timestamps |
| Training acknowledgment | Not required |
Admins can restrict this connector via blacklist or whitelist in the admin panel.
Limits and edge cases
- •source_mode=third_party_public_search; access_mode=provider_managed.
- •Only public TikTok videos are returned. No login-wall bypass.
- •Metrics (views, likes, comments, shares) may be missing or delayed.
- •Transcript or voice_to_text returned only when the provider supplies it.
- •Provider behavior may change when platform markup or policy changes.
- •Run time is longer than YouTube: allow up to 90 seconds.
Common use cases
Find viral AI prompt videos
Search TikTok for trending prompt workflows before writing a growth radar brief.
Collect evidence for creator trend research
Return normalized TikTok video rows with author, metrics, and hashtags for agent-driven analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What data source is used?
A managed Apify TikTok scraper via AIAPI Center. source_mode=third_party_public_search; access_mode=provider_managed.
Does this return private or login-walled content?
No. Only public TikTok videos are returned.
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