youtube-data
YouTube Data retrieves transcripts, video metadata, search results, channel upload history, and playlist contents through TranscriptAPI, bypassing Google API rate limits and authentication overhead. Access video details, channel information, and structured YouTube content with simple API calls and a free tier of 100 credits.
YouTube Data extracts transcripts and metadata from YouTube videos, channels, and playlists without API quotas.
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ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/youtube-data
git clone https://github.com/ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills
cp -r youtube-skills/clawhub/youtube-data ~/.claude/skills/youtube-datanpx skillfed install ZeroPointRepo/youtube-skills/youtube-dataFrequently asked questions
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How do I get a YouTube video transcript with youtube-data?
YouTube Data retrieves transcripts through TranscriptAPI, allowing you to extract full video captions without Google API quotas or OAuth authentication. Simply provide a video ID and youtube-data returns the transcript text along with timing information, making it ideal for content analysis and research.
Can youtube-data search YouTube without using the official API?
Yes. YouTube Data bypasses Google API rate limits and authentication overhead by accessing YouTube content directly. You can search for videos, retrieve results data, and explore channels without managing API quotas or OAuth tokens, using simple API calls instead.
What YouTube channel latest videos can I retrieve?
YouTube Data lets you research creator channels and view their upload history. You can retrieve the latest videos from any channel by name, access channel information, and pull structured data about uploads—useful for tracking creator activity and content patterns without API constraints.
Does youtube-data extract YouTube video metadata and details?
YouTube Data extracts comprehensive video metadata including title, description, duration, view count, and other details. Combined with transcript extraction, you get both structured video information and full captions, enabling thorough video analysis and topic research in one tool.
How can I access YouTube playlist contents with youtube-data?
YouTube Data retrieves playlist contents by returning all videos in a playlist along with their metadata. You can list playlist videos, extract details about each item, and analyze collections of content—all without hitting Google API rate limits.
What is the cost and licensing for youtube-data?
YouTube Data is released under the MIT license and offers a free tier of 100 credits to get started. This makes it accessible for developers and researchers who need YouTube data extraction without licensing restrictions or high API costs.
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