TikTok FAQs

Question 1

How does the anti-bot detection work?

Accepted Answer

The service incorporates anti-bot detection measures to avoid being blocked by TikTok. It uses techniques like API session management, proxy support (optional), and rate limiting. An ms_token can be provided to improve reliability.

Question 2

How do I install and set up the TikTok Video Search service?

Accepted Answer

You can install it automatically via Smithery or manually using Poetry. Refer to the README for detailed instructions on installing dependencies, setting up environment variables, and integrating with Claude Desktop.

Question 3

What happens when the TikTok API is limited?

Accepted Answer

Due to TikTok's anti-scraping measures, the service may provide realistic-looking simulated results (mock data) relevant to your search terms when the API is blocked. This ensures continued functionality.

Question 4

What kind of data can I expect to receive from a search?

Accepted Answer

The service provides video URLs, descriptions, and engagement statistics (views, likes, shares, comments) when API access is available. When using mock data due to API limitations, the response will contain realistic-looking simulated results, clearly indicating that it's mock data.

Question 5

What does the TikTok Video Search tool do?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to search for TikTok videos by hashtags and extract valuable metadata, such as video URLs, descriptions, and engagement statistics (views, likes, shares, comments). It also handles API session management and includes anti-bot detection measures.

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