# YouTube Channel Video Search API

> Searches videos within a specific YouTube channel using a keyword query. Returns matching video details including title, view count, post date, and video ID.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/youtube/web/search-channel
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/youtube/web/search-channel/docs

## Facts

- Provider: YouTube
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youtube/web/search-channel`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, youtube
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

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

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `channel_id` | string | yes |  |
| `search_query` | string | yes |  |
| `continuation_token` | string | no |  |
| `country_code` | string | no |  |
| `language_code` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the YouTube Channel Video Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youtube/web/search-channel 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 Channel Video Search API cost?

$0.0015 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the YouTube Channel Video Search API accept?

Required: channel_id (string) and search_query (string). Optional: continuation_token (string), country_code (string) and language_code (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the YouTube Channel Video Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

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

No. YouTube Channel 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 YouTube API access separately.

## README

### YouTube Channel Video Search API

Search for videos uploaded by a specific channel using `channel_id` and `search_query`. Supports optional localization via `country_code` and `language_code`.

#### Use cases

- Find relevant videos uploaded by a specific creator.
- Audit channel coverage on particular topics or brand keywords.
- Retrieve video identifiers and view metrics for targeted channel searches.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/youtube/web/search-channel" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"channel_id": "UCXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw", "search_query": "AMD"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `channel_id` | string | Yes | Channel ID |
| `search_query` | string | Yes | Search keyword. |
| `country_code` | string | No | Country code, default is us. |
| `language_code` | string | No | Language code, default is en. |
| `continuation_token` | string | No | Token to continue fetching search results. |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "videos": [
    {
      "author": "Linus Tech Tips",
      "channel_id": "UCXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw",
      "description": "Thanks to AMD for sponsoring this series and sending us a couple of ROG Allys to give awa…",
      "number_of_views": 3963165,
      "published_time": "2 years ago",
      "title": "Don't Get in Trouble with HR Challenge (HARD) - AMD $5,000 Ultimate Tech Upgrade",
      "type": "NORMAL",
      "video_id": "oTYwd9OjFRk"
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- Use `continuation_token` to paginate through subsequent search results.
- `country_code` defaults to us and `language_code` defaults to en.

#### Related APIs

- [YouTube Channel ID Lookup](/model/youtube/web/channel-id): Retrieves the unique YouTube channel ID associated with a specific channel name.
- [YouTube Channel ID from URL (V2)](/model/youtube/web/channel-id-v2): Resolves a YouTube channel URL into its unique channel ID and standardized channel URL.
- [YouTube Channel Information](/model/youtube/web/channel-info): Returns profile details and external links for a specified YouTube channel.