youtube

Search videos and retrieve details via the YouTube Data API v3.

83|26|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin --skill youtube-manojbajaj95
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Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin/tree/main/plugins/social/skills/youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin --skill youtube-manojbajaj95

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides direct access to the YouTube Data API v3, enabling users to programmatically search for videos, retrieve detailed information about videos and channels, manage playlists, and fetch comments without needing to navigate the YouTube interface or build custom API integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Search & Details: Find videos by keywords, filters, or categories, and get their titles, descriptions, view counts, and more.
  • Channel Insights: Retrieve subscriber counts, video counts, and descriptions for any YouTube channel.
  • Playlist Management: List videos within a playlist or find a channel's uploads playlist.
  • Comment Analysis: Fetch comments on videos, sort them by relevance or time, and even search within comments.
  • Use Case: A marketing analyst can use this skill to find the top 10 trending educational videos related to 'AI ethics' and extract their titles and view counts for a competitive analysis report.

Quick Start

Use the youtube skill to search for videos about 'machine learning tutorials' and display their titles and video IDs.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve YouTube video details and channel analytics programmatically?

Retrieve YouTube video details and channel analytics programmatically by accessing the YouTube Data API v3. This enables searching for videos by keywords, fetching specific video view counts, and extracting channel subscriber counts directly.

What do I need to start fetching YouTube comments and playlist items via API?

To start fetching YouTube comments and playlist items via API, you need a valid YouTube Data API v3 key. The Skill uses this key to authenticate requests and handle API quota and rate limits during data retrieval operations.

Can I search for trending YouTube videos by keyword and category for content analysis?

Yes, you can search for trending YouTube videos by keyword and category for content analysis using the video search functionality. It filters videos based on your specified parameters and retrieves titles, descriptions, and view counts.

Does this approach handle YouTube Data API v3 quota and rate limits automatically?

The approach handles YouTube Data API v3 quota and rate limits during data retrieval operations. It manages API requests to ensure you can fetch video details, channel insights, and comments without exceeding standard usage thresholds.

What is the best way to extract a channel's uploads playlist and list its videos?

The best way to extract a channel's uploads playlist and list its videos is by using the playlist management features. It identifies the specific uploads playlist for a channel and retrieves all video items contained within it.