youtube-search

You can search YouTube video metadata using the Data API v3 by filtering videos by query, date, duration, or sort order across the entire platform or within a specific channel. The skill handles environment-based authentication to retrieve targeted results.

Yes, you can list all uploads from a YouTube channel by resolving the channel handle to its unique ID. The skill uses efficient playlist lookups to retrieve the complete upload library for content analysis.

Yes, you need valid Google Cloud API credentials to search YouTube videos. The skill requires these credentials to authenticate requests via shell configuration environment variables for secure API access.

The best way to filter long-form educational videos is by applying duration and query parameters in your search. This skill allows you to exclude short-form content and focus on longer educational material for research.

Channel ID resolution works by converting a YouTube channel handle into its unique API identifier. This allows you to target searches specifically within a creator's library and audit their content for specific topics.

Your YouTube search automation requires environment-based authentication to securely manage your Google Cloud API credentials. This approach prevents hardcoding sensitive keys directly into your scripts during automated research workflows.