# YouTube Video Comment List API

> Get first-level comments for a YouTube video with sorting, locale options, and cursor pagination. Use it to review audience discussion or continue through additional comment pages.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/youtube/video-comment
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/youtube/video-comment/docs

## Facts

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

## Call it

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `videoId` | string | yes |  |
| `cursor` | string | no |  |
| `languageCode` | string | no |  |
| `countryCode` | string | no |  |
| `sortBy` | string | no | top, newest |

## FAQ

### How do I use the YouTube Video Comment List API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youtube/video-comment 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 YouTube Video Comment List 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 YouTube Video Comment List API accept?

Required: videoId (string). Optional: cursor (string), languageCode (string), countryCode (string) and sortBy (one of top, newest). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the YouTube Video Comment List API return?

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

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

No. YouTube Video Comment List 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 YouTube API access separately.

## README

### YouTube Video Comment List API

Get first-level comments for a YouTube video with sorting, locale options, and cursor pagination. Use it to review audience discussion or continue through additional comment pages.

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": "youtube/video-comment", "videoId": "dQw4w9WgXcQ"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `videoId` | string | Yes | The unique identifier for a YouTube video. |
| `cursor` | string | No | Pagination cursor returned by the previous response. |
| `languageCode` | string | No | Language preference for response data. |
| `countryCode` | string | No | Region code for response data. |
| `sortBy` | string | No | Sort order for the comment list. |

#### Pricing

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