YouTube Video/Short Details API
Video/Short Details
for YouTube, in one call.
The Video/Short Details endpoint from ScrapeCreators gives developers reliable access to YouTube data without the hassle of building and maintaining scrapers. Our endpoint makes it easy to retrieve video/short details data in real-time for your applications. Get complete information about a video or short. Age-restricted videos return 403 because we only use the public logged-out YouTube source.
https://github.com/adrianhorning08/scrape-creators-examples/blob/master/youtubeTranscripts.jsEndpoint spec
What the Video/Short Details endpoint returns
/v1/youtube/video Parameters
url string
required
YouTube video or short URL
language string Preferred response language (mapped to Accept-Language header; not guaranteed due to YouTube localization behavior). 2 letter language code, ie 'en', 'es', 'fr' etc.
cache_max_age select If we have a response in the cache that is this many days old or newer, return the cached response (0 credits). Otherwise, scrape a live result (1 credit). [See the Caching page for details.](https://docs.scrapecreators.com/caching)
Quick start
Video/Short Details quick start
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https://github.com/adrianhorning08/scrape-creators-examples/blob/master/youtubeTranscripts.jsWhy us
Why use this Video/Short Details endpoint
Real-time data access
Get the most up-to-date Video/Short Details data without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.
Simple integration
Clear documentation and a straightforward REST endpoint make it easy to get started in any language.
High reliability
Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your applications, even at scale.
Comprehensive data
Access comprehensive Video/Short Details data through our carefully designed endpoint.
Use cases
Video/Short Details endpoint use cases
Data analysis
Analyze Video/Short Details data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions.
Content monitoring
Monitor Video/Short Details content to track changes and updates in real-time.
Integration
Integrate Video/Short Details data into your applications and services.
Automation
Automate processes using Video/Short Details data to improve efficiency.
Reporting
Generate reports and analytics using Video/Short Details data.
Custom solutions
Build custom solutions leveraging Video/Short Details data for your specific needs.
More YouTube endpoints
Keep exploring the YouTube API
Use this endpoint with related YouTube endpoints when you need profiles, posts, search, comments, and engagement data in one workflow.
Transcript
GET /v1/youtube/video/transcript Get transcript of a video or short
Video Sponsors
GET /v1/youtube/video/sponsors Experimental: Find suspected sponsors/promoted brands for a YouTube video. This is inferred from public evidence, not an official YouTube sponsor field. Feedback welcome: support@scrapecreators.com
Search
GET /v1/youtube/search Search YouTube and get matching videos, channels, playlists, shorts, lives, etc. Video explaining the response format: https://www.tella.tv/video/explaining-youtube-search-results-payload-353a
Search by Hashtag
GET /v1/youtube/search/hashtag Search YouTube and get matching videos, channels, and playlists
Comments
GET /v1/youtube/video/comments Get comments from a video. Can only get 1k top comments and about 7k new comments.
Comment Replies
GET /v1/youtube/video/comment/replies Get replies to a specific comment on a YouTube video.
FAQ
Questions we hear
about this endpoint.
Is the Video/Short Details endpoint official?
No, ScrapeCreators provides an unofficial Video/Short Details endpoint that lets you access YouTube data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the Video/Short Details data?
We provide real-time Video/Short Details data from YouTube. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available, so you always get fresh data.
Can I use the Video/Short Details endpoint in production?
Absolutely. Many businesses rely on ScrapeCreators endpoints for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance at scale.
Do I need a credit card to try the Video/Short Details endpoint?
No credit card required. Sign up for free and you get 100 credits on the house to test the Video/Short Details endpoint before deciding on a plan. Credits never expire.
What format does the Video/Short Details endpoint return?
The Video/Short Details endpoint returns a clean JSON response over HTTPS. Call `GET https://api.scrapecreators.com/v1/youtube/video` with your API key and parse the response like any other REST API.
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