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Search YouTube videos and manage playlists via the YouTube Data API v3.

37|4|Updated Mar 31, 2026
Search Tags:#oauth#youtube#api integration#comments#video search#playlist management#channel data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MerkyorLynn/Lynn --skill youtube-merkyorlynn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/MerkyorLynn/Lynn/tree/main/skills2set/youtube-api-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MerkyorLynn/Lynn --skill youtube-merkyorlynn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill removes the hassle of directly integrating with the YouTube Data API by providing a managed OAuth flow, so you can search and manage YouTube content without writing complex authorization logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video search and discovery: Find videos (or channels/playlists) by query and filter results.
  • Channel, playlist, and subscription management: Read channel info, list playlists/items, and manage subscriptions.
  • Engage with comments: List comments for videos and add replies or top-level comments.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to search YouTube for "coding tutorial" videos and return the top 10 results using your MATON_API_KEY.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search YouTube videos and manage playlists without writing OAuth authorization logic?▼

This skill provides a managed OAuth flow for the YouTube Data API v3, letting you search videos, manage playlists, and read channel data without directly handling authorization logic or token refresh cycles.

Do I need a MATON_API_KEY to access YouTube channel data and comments?▼

Yes, accessing YouTube channel data, comments, and subscriptions requires a valid MATON_API_KEY along with network access. You can also select specific connections via the Maton-Connection header.

Can I manage YouTube subscriptions and add comments to videos through API integration?▼

Yes, this skill supports engagement workflows via the YouTube Data API v3, allowing you to list video comments, add replies, post top-level comments, and manage channel subscriptions directly.

What's the best way to discover YouTube content and filter video search results?▼

The best way to discover YouTube content is querying the YouTube Data API v3 by search terms. This retrieves and filters matching videos, channels, and playlists, returning ranked results for content discovery.

Does YouTube API integration support listing playlist items and reading channel info?▼

Yes, this skill supports reading channel information and listing playlist items via the YouTube Data API v3. It handles personal library management workflows, including organizing saved video content and subscriptions.

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