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Access YouTube Data API v3 via Maton gateway with managed OAuth.

Updated Apr 25, 2026

Search Tags:#api #oauth #search #data #youtube #gateway

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/bobvarkey/diabetes-buddy --skill youtube-bobvarkey

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/bobvarkey/diabetes-buddy/tree/main/skills/youtube-api-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bobvarkey/diabetes-buddy --skill youtube-bobvarkey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Access to YouTube Data API v3 via a managed OAuth gateway to simplify integration in apps and assistants.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search videos, channels, and playlists through a single gateway endpoint.
Manage playlists and retrieve channel data, including statistics and related information.
Interact with comments and subscriptions, while securely authenticating with MATON_API_KEY.

Quick Start

Authenticate with MATON_API_KEY, then query videos through the gateway to retrieve search results.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I access the YouTube Data API v3 with managed OAuth?▼

YouTube Data API v3 access is enabled through the Maton gateway using managed OAuth, allowing you to search videos, manage playlists, and retrieve channel data via a single endpoint.

What do I need to authenticate YouTube API search requests?▼

You need a valid MATON_API_KEY to authenticate YouTube API search requests through the gateway, which handles the managed OAuth process securely for your application.

Can I manage playlists and retrieve channel statistics using the YouTube Data API?▼

Yes, you can manage playlists, retrieve channel data including statistics, and interact with comments and subscriptions through the gateway endpoint using your MATON_API_KEY.

Does the YouTube API gateway require network access?▼

Yes, network access is required to connect to the gateway endpoint and execute YouTube Data API v3 queries for searching videos and retrieving related channel data.

What is the best way to search YouTube videos programmatically without handling OAuth directly?▼

Using a managed OAuth gateway to query the YouTube Data API v3 is the best way to search videos programmatically, as it abstracts authentication and simplifies integration in apps and assistants.