Fetch metadata about a video or audio track WITHOUT downloading it. Works on every platform download_video supports: YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitter/X, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Mixcloud, Twitch, and Streamable. Returns title, uploader/channel name, duration, view count (when available), upload date, thumbnail URL, description, available video qualities, and (for YouTube) the license type.
Use this tool when the user says things like:
- "what is this video about" / "summarize this video"
- "how long is this track" / "when was this uploaded"
- "who made this" / "what channel/artist is this from"
- "is this Creative Commons" / "can I reuse this" / "what is the license"
- "what qualities are available for this video"
Do NOT use this tool when:
- The user wants to download, save, rip, extract, or convert the video/audio — use download_video for that.
Free to call — does not count against the user's download quota. Call this before download_video when you need to confirm the video exists, pick the right quality, or check licensing before downloading.