youtube-api
Access YouTube transcripts, video metadata, channel info, and search results through a simple API key, bypassing Google's quota limits and OAuth complexity. Triggers on YouTube links, creator handles, and content research requests. Includes free endpoints for channel resolution and latest uploads.
YouTube API extracts transcripts and video metadata from YouTube without Google API quotas or OAuth setup.
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Install
ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/youtube-api
git clone https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills
cp -r youtube-skills/clawhub/youtube-api ~/.claude/skills/youtube-apinpx skillfed install ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/youtube-apiFrequently asked questions
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How do I get a YouTube video transcript?
youtube-api lets you extract transcripts directly from YouTube videos without hitting Google API quotas. Simply provide a video link or ID, and the skill retrieves available captions and transcripts through its simple API key authentication—no complex OAuth setup required.
Can youtube-api search YouTube videos programmatically?
Yes. youtube-api supports programmatic video search and retrieves full metadata including titles, descriptions, view counts, and upload dates. Search results come back structured for easy integration into your applications, without the daily quota restrictions of Google's official API.
What's the difference between youtube-api and Google's official API?
youtube-api is an alternative to Google's API that eliminates quota limits and OAuth complexity. It uses simple API key authentication instead, making it faster to set up. The skill is MIT-licensed and designed specifically for transcript extraction, metadata retrieval, and content discovery without administrative overhead.
Can I browse YouTube channels and playlists with this skill?
youtube-api lets you browse channels and playlists to discover and list content. You can retrieve channel info from creator handles, access latest uploads, and pull complete playlist contents—all through straightforward API calls without quota constraints.
Does youtube-api support transcript extraction without quota limits?
Yes. youtube-api is built to extract YouTube transcripts and captions without Google API quotas. It handles both automatic captions and user-uploaded transcripts, making it ideal for high-volume transcript retrieval, content analysis, and summarization workflows.
How do I get channel info from a YouTube creator handle?
youtube-api includes free endpoints for channel resolution and latest uploads. Provide a creator handle and the skill returns channel metadata and recent video listings, enabling you to discover and analyze creator content programmatically without authentication friction.
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