---
title: "Get a post"
method: GET
path: "/api/posts/{id}"
---

# Get a post

`GET /api/posts/{id}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://octopost.ink`
- URL: `https://octopost.ink/api/posts/{id}`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

## Response `200`

The post

- object
  - `post` Post
    - `id` string
    - `content` string
    - `platforms` string[]
    - `scheduledFor` string, nullable
    - `published` boolean
    - `queueStatus` string, nullable
    - `platformPostIds` object, nullable: Per network: id, url, or error.
    - `createdAt` string

## Other responses

- `401`: Missing or invalid API key. Send `Authorization: Bearer op_...` with the key from https://octopost.ink/dashboard/api-keys.
- `404`: No post with this id in this account.
- `429`: Rate limited (per minute per IP; publishing 50/hour). Retry after the `Retry-After` seconds.
- `500`: Server error. Safe to retry; email hello@greatwork.company if it persists.

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