Search YouTube videos
youtube_searchRead-onlyIdempotent
Search YouTube for videos by keyword, like "n8n automation tutorial" or "best budget laptops 2026". Returns up to 20 videos with title, channel, view count, upload date, duration and URL. Use it for content research, finding competitors and spotting popular topics. To list videos from one specific channel use youtube_channel_videos instead.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Search keywords, exactly as you would type them into YouTube. | |
| maxRows | No | How many rows to return (1-20, default 20). The free ChatGPT app is capped at 20. |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| rows | Yes | Result rows | |
| tool | Yes | ||
| count | Yes | Number of rows returned | |
| error | No | ||
| fullToolUrl | No | Lection page for running this at full scale with exports and schedules |