Do I need an API key to use the YouTube Channels skill?

Yes, you need a TranscriptAPI key. The skill includes a setup script to help you register and verify your account which includes 100 free credits.

How do I find specific videos within a large YouTube channel?

You can use the channel search tool which allows you to query a specific channel's library for keywords with customizable result limits up to 50.

Is it possible to see the most recent videos from a channel?

Absolutely. The 'latest' endpoint provides the 15 most recent uploads via RSS, including exact view counts and ISO timestamps without consuming credits.

Can I resolve YouTube handles to channel IDs?

Yes, the resolve endpoint converts @handles, channel URLs, or shortened IDs into canonical UC... channel IDs for free.

YouTube Channel Explorer

Name: YouTube Channel Explorer
Author: monmacllcapp

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网络抓取与数据收集

Provides comprehensive tools to interact with YouTube channels, including handle resolution, upload browsing, and channel-specific searching.

The YouTube Channels skill for Claude Code enables seamless interaction with YouTube's vast library of content directly from your terminal. By integrating with TranscriptAPI.com, it allows users to resolve @handles to channel IDs, monitor the latest uploads via RSS, retrieve full paginated lists of a channel's videos, and perform targeted searches within specific channels. This skill is essential for developers and content researchers who need to programmatically analyze channel metadata, track creator activity, or automate video discovery workflows without manual browsing.

主要功能

01Seamlessly integrate with TranscriptAPI for streamlined video-to-text and metadata workflows.

020 GitHub stars

03Perform targeted keyword searches exclusively within a single YouTube channel's library.

04Access paginated lists of every video uploaded by a specific channel with 100 results per page.

05Resolve @handles, URLs, or IDs to canonical YouTube Channel IDs instantly.

06Retrieve the latest 15 video uploads with exact view counts and timestamps for free.

使用场景

01Searching a creator's entire video history to find specific tutorials, products, or mentions of a topic.

02Monitoring competitor or partner channels for the latest video releases and performance stats.

03Building automated datasets of video IDs from specific creators for content analysis or archival.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add monmacllcapp/skill-forks youtube-channels

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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