YouTube Video Search Scraper
Search YouTube by keyword, then get a clean report plus raw JSON through UI, HTTP, or MCP.
Created by Chris Moen • Version 2 • 9 steps
What you get
- Search YouTube by keyword, then get a clean report plus raw JSON through UI, HTTP, or MCP.
Integrations
- apify
How it works
- 9 workflow steps run in Breyta to produce the app result.
YouTube Video Search Scraper
Search YouTube by keyword, then get a clean Breyta report you can read in the UI or call from HTTP and MCP.
Who this is for
This app is for researchers, marketers, founders, and creators who need fast visibility into YouTube search results without building their own collection workflow.
What happens after install
After install, you can run the scraper from:
- the Breyta run form
- the HTTP endpoint
- the MCP tool
Each run searches YouTube and returns:
- a readable markdown summary
- a downloadable JSON file with the raw rows
What you need to enter
- Search query: a keyword or phrase such as
ai sales tools,product design tutorial, orlocal lead generation - Max videos: optional run cap, default
25, maximum50
No extra buyer API setup is required for the base experience on this app.
What you get back
For each result, Breyta tries to return the most useful video fields available, including:
- title
- channel name
- view count
- duration
- video URL
Good uses
- topic research
- competitor video scans
- creator discovery
- content gap analysis
Limits and expectations
- Results depend on what YouTube returns for the query and what the upstream actor can access at run time.
- Broad queries can produce noisy search intent, so tighter queries usually give cleaner results.
- The app cap limits how many regular videos are collected per request.
Failure cases
You may see incomplete or failed runs if:
- the query returns no matching results
- YouTube changes result availability or layout during a run
- an upstream network issue interrupts the actor run
When that happens, rerun with a narrower query or a lower cap first.
FAQ
What does the YouTube Video Search Scraper do?
This app searches YouTube using your chosen keywords and extracts video data into a clean report or raw JSON format. You can access the results through the web interface, an HTTP API, or as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool.
How does the app gather video data?
The app uses an Apify integration to securely crawl YouTube search results. It processes the data to give you structured details like video titles, descriptions, and channel information without manual effort.
What are the main use cases for this scraper?
You can use this tool for market research, competitor tracking, or content discovery. Because it supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), you can also connect it to your AI agents to automate video research within your existing workspace.
How do I set up and customise my video searches?
Simply install the app from the Breyta library and provide your search terms. You don't need to write any code to get started, but you can customise the output by choosing between a visual report or a raw data feed for your own tools.