# Instagram Reels by Hashtag: Transcripts

**Use case:** 

Find reels by hashtag and get what they say: transcripts with plays, likes and shares. See what is being said under a topic.

## Input

```json
{
  "usernames": [
    "clevelandclinic"
  ],
  "hashtags": [
    "cardiology"
  ],
  "maxReelsPerSearch": 5,
  "maxReelsPerProfile": 3,
  "maxItems": 1000,
  "reelOrder": "mostPlays",
  "maxReelsToScan": 200,
  "skipPinned": false,
  "onlyOwnReels": false,
  "speechModel": "turbo",
  "skipMusicOnly": true,
  "cleanTranscript": true,
  "removeFillers": false,
  "wordTimestamps": false,
  "includeSegments": true,
  "includeSrt": true,
  "includeVtt": true,
  "includeFreeRows": true,
  "includeRunSummaryRow": false,
  "includeViewCount": true,
  "outlierMultiple": 3,
  "includeOnScreenText": false,
  "includePhotoPosts": false,
  "includeComments": false,
  "maxCommentsPerReel": 15,
  "aiSummary": false,
  "aiAnalysis": false,
  "newReelsOnly": false,
  "useCache": false,
  "failIfNoTranscripts": false
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "ownerUsername": {
    "label": "Owner username",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "reelUrl": {
    "label": "Reel url",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "playCount": {
    "label": "Play count",
    "format": "integer"
  },
  "isOutlier": {
    "label": "Is outlier",
    "format": "boolean"
  },
  "hook": {
    "label": "Hook",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "transcript": {
    "label": "Transcript",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "hookType": {
    "label": "Hook type",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "contentFormat": {
    "label": "Content format",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "cta": {
    "label": "Cta",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "ctaType": {
    "label": "Cta type",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "summary": {
    "label": "Summary",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "topics": {
    "label": "Topics",
    "format": "array"
  },
  "foundBy": {
    "label": "Found by",
    "format": "string"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The Instagram Reels Transcript Generator Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Instagram Reels by Hashtag: Transcripts". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/VjaggUsL06peHgiR7) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Instagram Reels by Hashtag: Transcripts" task

The Instagram Reels Transcript Generator Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like instagram accounts, hashtags, and more, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Instagram Reels by Hashtag: Transcripts" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as owner username, reel url, play count, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Instagram Reels by Hashtag: Transcripts" task via API](https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md).

## FAQ

### Why did a second run appear?

Apify's own Hashtag Scraper finds the reels. It runs in your account and charges it for each found reel.

### Can I search by words?

Yes. Use Search words for phrases.

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [Instagram Reels Transcript Generator](https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).