# Youtube Search

> Search for YouTube videos and get playback URLs.

- Skill: `ccsang/youtube-search` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ccsang/youtube-search`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ccsang/youtube-search/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ccsang (https://skillmd.com/u/ccsang)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ccsang/youtube-search

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# YouTube Search

Search for videos on YouTube using the YouTube Data API v3.

## Usage

```bash
# Search for videos
youtube-search "search query"

# Limit results
youtube-search "search query" -n 3
```

## Requirements

- Node.js 16+
- Google Cloud API Key with **YouTube Data API v3** enabled.
- Set `YOUTUBE_API_KEY` or `GOOGLE_API_KEY` in your environment.