yt
yt connects your agent to YouTube content through TranscriptAPI, letting you pull transcripts from videos, search for specific content, and fetch the latest uploads from any channel using just an API key. Works with video links, channel handles, or direct IDs.
yt retrieves YouTube video transcripts and searches channels via TranscriptAPI with minimal setup.
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yt retrieves YouTube video transcripts and searches channels via TranscriptAPI with minimal setup. yt connects your agent to YouTube content through TranscriptAPI, letting you pull transcripts from videos, search for specific content, and fetch the latest uploads from any channel using just an API key. Works with video links, channel handles, or direct IDs.
Use it when
- Yes, yt supports searching YouTube for videos by topic or query.
- yt can fetch the latest uploads and metadata from any YouTube channel.
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Install
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I get a YouTube video transcript with yt?
yt retrieves transcripts from YouTube videos using TranscriptAPI. Provide a video link, video ID, or channel handle, and yt will extract the full transcript. You'll need an API key to authenticate requests. This is yt's primary function, covering the most common use case for accessing video content without manual browsing.
Can yt search YouTube videos by topic or query?
Yes, yt supports searching YouTube for videos by topic or query. Use yt's search function to find specific content across YouTube's library. Results include video metadata and identifiers, letting you discover relevant videos programmatically rather than browsing manually.
What's the latest from a YouTube channel using yt?
yt can fetch the latest uploads and metadata from any YouTube channel. Provide the channel handle or ID, and yt retrieves recent uploads with their details. This lets you monitor channel activity and access new content automatically without visiting YouTube directly.
How does yt handle YouTube handles and channel identifiers?
yt can look up YouTube handles and resolve them to channel identifiers. Whether you have a @handle or a channel ID, yt bridges the gap between human-readable names and the IDs needed for API calls, making it easier to work with channels programmatically.
What do I need to use yt for YouTube access?
yt requires an API key to authenticate with TranscriptAPI and YouTube services. Once configured, you can extract transcripts, search videos, fetch channel uploads, and look up handles—all without manually browsing YouTube. yt is released under the MIT license.
Can yt extract captions or transcripts from YouTube links?
Yes, yt extracts captions and transcripts directly from YouTube links. Paste a video URL and yt pulls the transcript via TranscriptAPI. You can also use video IDs or channel information to access content, giving you flexible ways to retrieve YouTube transcripts programmatically.
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Quick YouTube lookup via TranscriptAPI.com.
Setup
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