# WeChat Channels (Shipinhao) Video Downloader 视频号下载 (`agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader`) Actor

Download WeChat Channels / Shipinhao (视频号) videos. Paste a share link, get the real CDN video URL.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader.md
- **Developed by:** [AgentFlow](https://apify.com/agentflow) (community)
- **Categories:** Videos, Social media
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$20.00 / 1,000 video resolveds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):

```bash
npm install apify-client
```

In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md):

```bash
pip install apify-client
```

In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):

````bash
# MacOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash
# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md).

If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).


# README

## WeChat Channels (Shipinhao) Video Downloader — 视频号下载

Paste a WeChat Channels / Shipinhao (视频号) share link and get the **direct CDN video URL** in seconds. One of the only tools that resolves 视频号 videos — fast, lightweight, no browser needed.

### What does WeChat Channels Video Downloader do?

Turn any WeChat Channels (微信视频号 / Shipinhao) share link into a clean, direct video URL you can download or stream — via HTTP, no browser, no WeChat app required.

- Resolve any **视频号 share link** or copied share text to a direct **CDN video URL**
- Get **title, author, cover, and description** alongside the video
- Handles WeChat's `finder` / `channels.weixin.qq.com` / `weixin.qq.com/sph` link formats
- **Batch mode** — resolve many links in one run
- **You only pay for successful resolves** — expired or invalid links are free
- **No browser needed** — extremely fast

### What data can you extract?

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `download_url` | Direct CDN video URL |
| `title` | Video title |
| `author` | Creator nickname |
| `desc` | Video description |
| `cover` | Cover image URL |
| `platform` | Always `wechat_channels` |
| `success` | Whether the link resolved |

### How to download a WeChat Channels video

1. Create a free Apify account
2. Open [WeChat Channels Video Downloader](https://apify.com/agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader)
3. Paste one or more 视频号 share links (or the full share text copied from WeChat)
4. Click **Start**
5. Grab the `download_url` from the results (JSON, CSV, or Excel)

### Input example

```json
{
    "urls": [
        "https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AkBAEKjbtY"
    ]
}
````

### Output example

```json
{
    "input": "https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AkBAEKjbtY",
    "platform": "wechat_channels",
    "success": true,
    "type": "video",
    "title": "一分钟看懂视频号",
    "author": "某某视频号",
    "desc": "关注我了解更多",
    "cover": "https://wx.qlogo.cn/....jpg",
    "download_url": "https://finder.video.qq.com/....mp4"
}
```

### Integrations — automate 视频号 downloads

Connect this Actor to almost any app through the Apify platform. Push resolved URLs into **Make**, **Zapier**, **n8n**, **Slack**, **Google Sheets**, or **Google Drive**, trigger runs with **webhooks**, or drive everything from the **Apify API**. You can also expose it to AI agents through an **MCP server**.

### Related downloaders

- 🎵 [Douyin Video Downloader](https://apify.com/agentflow/douyin-video-downloader) — no-watermark 抖音 videos
- 📕 [Xiaohongshu / RedNote Video Downloader](https://apify.com/agentflow/xiaohongshu-video-downloader) — no-watermark RedNote videos & images

### Error handling

Invalid or expired links never fail the whole run — the Actor returns an item with `success: false` and an `error` message, and **does not charge** for it.

| Error | Meaning |
|-------|---------|
| `未识别到视频号链接，请粘贴完整分享链接` | The input is not a recognizable 视频号 link |
| `未解析到视频/图片，可能是直播或链接已过期` | Live stream, or the link expired |
| `No downloadable media found` | The link resolved but contained no video |

### FAQ

#### How much does it cost?

**$0.02 per successful video** (i.e. $20 per 1,000). Failed or expired links are free — you are only charged when a video URL is returned.

#### Why is WeChat Channels harder to download than other platforms?

WeChat Channels (视频号) is a closed ecosystem with strong anti-scraping protection, which is why very few tools support it. This Actor handles the resolution for you so you get a clean video URL without touching the WeChat app.

#### What link formats are supported?

`weixin.qq.com/sph/...`, `channels.weixin.qq.com/...`, WeChat `finder` links, and the raw share text copied from WeChat (the link is auto-extracted).

#### Is downloading WeChat Channels content legal?

The Actor only accesses publicly shared videos. You are responsible for how you use the content — respect the creator's rights, WeChat's Terms of Service, and copyright law.

#### Can I use it with the API or an MCP server?

Yes. Control it through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2), or expose it to AI agents via the [Apify MCP server](https://mcp.apify.com).

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# Actor input Schema

## `urls` (type: `array`):

One or more WeChat Channels / Shipinhao (视频号) share links or share text. Each is resolved to a direct CDN video URL.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "urls": [
    "https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AkBAEKjbtY"
  ]
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "urls": [
        "https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AkBAEKjbtY"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "urls": ["https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AkBAEKjbtY"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "urls": [
    "https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AkBAEKjbtY"
  ]
}' |
apify call agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=agentflow/wechat-channels-video-downloader",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "WeChat Channels (Shipinhao) Video Downloader 视频号下载",
        "description": "Download WeChat Channels / Shipinhao (视频号) videos. Paste a share link, get the real CDN video URL.",
        "version": "1.0",
        "x-build-id": "8Z2aWRNjCcEeLKYBE"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/agentflow~wechat-channels-video-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-agentflow-wechat-channels-video-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/agentflow~wechat-channels-video-downloader/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-agentflow-wechat-channels-video-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK",
                        "content": {
                            "application/json": {
                                "schema": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/agentflow~wechat-channels-video-downloader/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-agentflow-wechat-channels-video-downloader",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "required": [
                    "urls"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "urls": {
                        "title": "WeChat Channels (视频号) share links",
                        "type": "array",
                        "description": "One or more WeChat Channels / Shipinhao (视频号) share links or share text. Each is resolved to a direct CDN video URL.",
                        "items": {
                            "type": "string"
                        }
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
                                    },
                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "buildNumber": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
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                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
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                                    },
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                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
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                                    },
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                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
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                            },
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}
```