# Youku Video Search API

> Search Youku videos by keyword with page-based pagination. Use it to discover videos related to a topic, title, creator, or other search term.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/youku/search-video
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/youku/search-video/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Youku
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youku/search-video`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, youku, entertainment
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youku/search-video` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |
| `page` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Youku Video Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youku/search-video with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Youku Video Search API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Youku Video Search API accept?

Required: keyword (string). Optional: page (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Youku Video Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Youku developer account or API key?

No. Youku Video Search runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Youku API access separately.

## README

### Youku Video Search API

Search Youku videos by keyword with page-based pagination. Use it to discover videos related to a topic, title, creator, or other search term.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "youku/search-video", "keyword": "电影"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | Keyword to search for. |
| `page` | integer | No | Page number for pagination, starting from 1. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.