youtube-channels
Access YouTube channel data through TranscriptAPI: resolve handles to channel IDs, fetch the latest 15 uploads with view counts, browse full upload histories, and search within specific channels. Free endpoints for resolving and recent uploads; paginated full history and search require credits.
YouTube Channels lets you browse creator uploads, search within channels, and resolve handles to channel IDs via TranscriptAPI.
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YouTube Channels lets you browse creator uploads, search within channels, and resolve handles to channel IDs via TranscriptAPI. Access YouTube channel data through TranscriptAPI: resolve handles to channel IDs, fetch the latest 15 uploads with view counts, browse full upload histories, and search within specific channels. Free endpoints for resolving and recent uploads; paginated full history and search require credits.
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- Yes, youtube-channels supports searching within a specific channel.
- youtube-channels can resolve YouTube handles (like @creator) to their canonical channel IDs at no cost.
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Install
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I browse YouTube channel uploads with youtube-channels?
youtube-channels lets you browse a creator's uploads by resolving their handle to a channel ID, then fetching their video history. You can access the latest 15 uploads with view counts for free, or use credits to paginate through their full upload history and explore their complete content library.
Can I search within a YouTube channel for specific topics?
Yes, youtube-channels supports searching within a specific channel. Use the search functionality to find videos on particular topics posted by that creator. Full search across a channel's content library requires credits, while basic resolution and recent upload browsing are available free.
How do I resolve a YouTube handle to get the channel ID?
youtube-channels can resolve YouTube handles (like @creator) to their canonical channel IDs at no cost. This is one of the free endpoints, making it easy to programmatically identify channels before fetching their video data or monitoring for new uploads.
What does youtube-channels offer for monitoring creator uploads?
youtube-channels lets you monitor a channel for new uploads and track video metadata like view counts and publication dates. Free access covers resolving handles and fetching the latest 15 uploads; tracking full upload histories and detailed monitoring across paginated results requires credits.
Can I view all videos from a YouTuber with youtube-channels?
youtube-channels provides access to paginated channel video listings so you can view all uploads from a YouTuber. The latest 15 uploads are available free with view counts and stats; accessing the complete upload history beyond that requires credits for pagination.
What license does youtube-channels use?
youtube-channels is released under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions.
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YouTube Channels
YouTube channel tools via TranscriptAPI.com.
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