youtube-video-metadata

Extract title, description, tags, and upload date from YouTube video URLs.

15|8|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB --skill youtube-video-metadata
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-video-metadata
Source: https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB/tree/main/nanobot/skills/youtube-video-metadata
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB --skill youtube-video-metadata

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill simplifies gathering key information about YouTube videos without needing to manually visit each page.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metadata Extraction: Retrieves title, description, tags, and upload date from any YouTube video URL.
  • Information Gathering: Useful for content analysis, research, or cataloging video assets.
  • Use Case: Quickly get the title and tags for a list of YouTube videos to help categorize them for a project.

Quick Start

Extract the metadata for the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ.

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-video-metadata

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract metadata from a YouTube video URL?

To extract YouTube video metadata, provide the video URL to fetch details like title, description, tags, and upload date. The tool validates the URL format and parses the HTML content to retrieve the information.

What information can I get from scraping a YouTube video?

Scraping a YouTube video retrieves metadata including the video title, description, tags, and upload date. This information is useful for content analysis, research, or cataloging video assets.

How do I retrieve the title and tags for a list of YouTube videos?

Retrieve titles and tags for multiple YouTube videos by processing each video URL individually. The skill extracts metadata from each URL, allowing you to catalog and categorize video assets for projects.

Does the YouTube metadata extractor handle invalid URLs or fetching errors?

Yes, the YouTube metadata extractor validates URL formats and handles potential fetching or parsing errors gracefully. This ensures the process stops or alerts you when encountering invalid links or web interaction issues.

Can I use web scraping to get the upload date of a YouTube video?

Yes, you can use web scraping to get the upload date of a YouTube video. The extractor parses the HTML content of the video page to retrieve the upload date along with the title, description, and tags.

What is the best way to gather YouTube video details without visiting the page?

The best way to gather YouTube video details without visiting the page is using an automated metadata extraction tool. It fetches and parses the HTML content from the URL to return the title, description, tags, and upload date.