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Search YouTube videos and channels, retrieve details, and read comments.

280|25|Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#search#video#youtube#comments#channel#like#subscribe
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sigcli/sigcli --skill youtube-sigcli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube
Source: https://github.com/sigcli/sigcli/tree/main/skills/youtube
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sigcli/sigcli --skill youtube-sigcli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

You rely on YouTube data and interactions to power AI-assisted browsing, content discovery, and channel engagement. This skill provides a safe, unified interface to search videos, fetch video/details, read comments, browse channels, view trends and playlists, and perform like/subscribe actions with proper authentication when required.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search YouTube videos and channels, retrieve details, and summarize results for quick decision making.
  • Read video comments and extract insights for content strategy or QA.
  • Browse channels, view subscriber counts, and fetch recent videos for monitoring.
  • Like/unlike videos and subscribe/unsubscribe to channels using authenticated requests.

Quick Start

Ask Sig to search YouTube for a topic and return the top result's details.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate YouTube video search and data retrieval for AI agents?▼

You can automate YouTube video search and data retrieval using Python scripts that fetch video details, channel information, and comments to provide structured data outputs for AI agents.

Can I read YouTube comments and extract channel data without authentication?▼

Yes, you can read YouTube comments and extract public channel data without authentication, as the skill supports public read operations natively via standard HTTP requests.

How do I like videos and subscribe to YouTube channels programmatically?▼

To like videos and subscribe to YouTube channels programmatically, you must provide SAPISID-based authorization credentials to execute authenticated write operations safely.

What is the best way to browse YouTube channels and fetch recent videos?▼

The best way to browse YouTube channels and fetch recent videos is using automated scripts that retrieve subscriber counts, playlists, and video lists for continuous monitoring.

Do I need Python requests to extract YouTube video details and trends?▼

Yes, you need the Python requests library installed, as the skill relies on it to execute HTTP requests for extracting YouTube video details and viewing trends.

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