youtube-search

Search YouTube videos by query and return metadata in a Markdown table.

1|Updated Nov 6, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kudrmax/macos-setup --skill youtube-search-kudrmax
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-search
Source: https://github.com/kudrmax/macos-setup/tree/main/home/.claude/skills/youtube-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kudrmax/macos-setup --skill youtube-search-kudrmax

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you locate YouTube videos by query and present key metadata in a concise, readable format, saving time when researching topics or curating content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query-based search: Use yt-dlp to search YouTube and retrieve title, views, author, duration, date, and URL.
  • Structured output: Formats results into a Markdown table for easy sharing and reporting.
  • Use Case: Ideal for content researchers, educators, or marketers who need quick access to video metadata for briefs or reports.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search YouTube with your query and return a formatted results table.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search YouTube videos and return structured metadata like views and duration?

To search YouTube videos and return structured metadata, you can use a query-based search tool that retrieves the title, views, author, duration, date, and URL for each result. This approach formats the video metadata into a concise, readable Markdown table for easy sharing and reporting.

Can I get YouTube search results formatted as a Markdown table for quick reporting?

Yes, you can get YouTube search results formatted as a Markdown table for quick reporting. By executing a query-based search, the tool extracts video metadata such as title, views, and author, then formats the output into a structured Markdown table for content researchers and marketers.

How do I use yt-dlp to extract video metadata for dataset preparation?

You can use yt-dlp to extract video metadata for dataset preparation by running a query-based search that retrieves structured video information. It collects the title, views, author, duration, date, and URL, formatting the results into a Markdown table to prepare concise datasets for analysis.

Does this YouTube search method support adjusting the number of returned results?

Yes, this YouTube search method supports adjusting the number of returned results. It enforces a default of five results per query while allowing you to set an adjustable maximum of up to twenty results, ensuring you can control the volume of video metadata retrieved for your briefs.

What is the best way to curate YouTube video metadata for content research briefs?

The best way to curate YouTube video metadata for content research briefs is using an automated query-based search that extracts title, views, author, duration, date, and URL. Formatting these search results into a Markdown table saves time and provides quick access to concise video information.

Are there any limitations when retrieving YouTube video metadata with yt-dlp?

When retrieving YouTube video metadata with yt-dlp, limitations include a strict maximum of twenty results per query. The tool is designed for concise reporting and dataset preparation, enforcing a default of five results to ensure the Markdown table output remains readable and structured.