--- name: youtube-automation description: "Automate YouTube tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): upload videos, manage playlists, search content, get analytics, and handle comments. Always search tools first for current schemas." risk: unknown source: community date_added: "2026-02-27" --- # YouTube Automation via Rube MCP Automate YouTube operations through Composio's YouTube toolkit via Rube MCP. ## Prerequisites - Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available) - Active YouTube connection via `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `youtube` - Always call `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` first to get current tool schemas ## Setup **Get Rube MCP**: Add `https://rube.app/mcp` as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works. 1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` responds 2. Call `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `youtube` 3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Google OAuth 4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows ## Core Workflows ### 1. Upload and Manage Videos **When to use**: User wants to upload a video or update video metadata **Tool sequence**: 1. `YOUTUBE_UPLOAD_VIDEO` - Upload a new video [Required] 2. `YOUTUBE_UPDATE_VIDEO` - Update title, description, tags, privacy [Optional] 3. `YOUTUBE_UPDATE_THUMBNAIL` - Set a custom thumbnail [Optional] **Key parameters**: - `title`: Video title (max 100 characters) - `description`: Video description (max 5000 bytes) - `tags`: Array of keyword tags - `categoryId`: YouTube category ID (e.g., '22' for People & Blogs) - `privacyStatus`: 'public', 'private', or 'unlisted' - `videoFilePath`: Object with `{name, mimetype, s3key}` for the video file **Pitfalls**: - UPLOAD_VIDEO consumes high quota; prefer UPDATE_VIDEO for metadata-only changes - videoFilePath must be an object with s3key, not a raw file path or URL - Tags total must not exceed 500 characters including separators - Angle brackets `< >` in tags are automatically stripped - Description limit is 5000 bytes, not characters (multibyte chars count more) ### 2. Search YouTube Content **When to use**: User wants to find videos, channels, or playlists **Tool sequence**: 1. `YOUTUBE_SEARCH_YOU_TUBE` - Search for content [Required] 2. `YOUTUBE_VIDEO_DETAILS` - Get full details for a specific video [Optional] 3. `YOUTUBE_GET_VIDEO_DETAILS_BATCH` - Get details for multiple videos [Optional] **Key parameters**: - `q`: Search query (supports exact phrases, exclusions, channel handles) - `type`: 'video', 'channel', or 'playlist' - `maxResults`: Results per page (1-50) - `pageToken`: For pagination **Pitfalls**: - Search endpoint only returns 'snippet' part; use VIDEO_DETAILS for statistics - Search results are capped at 500 total items - Search has higher quota cost (100 units) vs list endpoints (1 unit) - BATCH video details practical limit is ~50 IDs per call; chunk larger sets ### 3. Manage Playlists **When to use**: User wants to create playlists or manage playlist contents **Tool sequence**: 1. `YOUTUBE_LIST_USER_PLAYLISTS` - List user's existing playlists [Optional] 2. `YOUTUBE_CREATE_PLAYLIST` - Create a new playlist [Optional] 3. `YOUTUBE_ADD_VIDEO_TO_PLAYLIST` - Add a video to a playlist [Optional] 4. `YOUTUBE_LIST_PLAYLIST_ITEMS` - List videos in a playlist [Optional] **Key parameters**: - `playlistId`: Playlist ID ('PL...' for user-created, 'UU...' for uploads) - `part`: Resource parts to include (e.g., 'snippet,contentDetails') - `maxResults`: Items per page (1-50) - `pageToken`: Pagination token from previous response **Pitfalls**: - Do NOT pass channel IDs ('UC...') as playlist IDs; convert 'UC' to 'UU' for uploads - Large playlists require pagination via pageToken; follow nextPageToken until absent - items[].id is not the videoId; use items[].snippet.resourceId.videoId - Creating duplicate playlist names is allowed; check existing playlists first ### 4. Get Channel and Video Analytics **When to use**: User wants to analyze channel performance or video metrics **Tool sequence**: 1. `YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE` - Resolve a handle to channel ID [Prerequisite] 2. `YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_STATISTICS` - Get channel subscriber/view/video counts [Required] 3. `YOUTUBE_LIST_CHANNEL_VIDEOS` - List all videos from a channel [Optional] 4. `YOUTUBE_GET_VIDEO_DETAILS_BATCH` - Get per-video statistics [Optional] 5. `YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ACTIVITIES` - Get recent channel activities [Optional] **Key parameters**: - `channelId`: Channel ID ('UC...'), handle ('@handle'), or 'me' - `forHandle`: Channel handle (e.g., '@Google') - `id`: Comma-separated video IDs for batch details - `parts`: Resource parts to include (e.g., 'snippet,statistics') **Pitfalls**: - Channel statistics are lifetime totals, not per-period - BATCH video details may return fewer items than requested for private/deleted videos - Response data may be nested under `data` or `data_preview`; parse defensively - contentDetails.duration uses ISO 8601 format (e.g., 'PT4M13S') ### 5. Manage Subscriptions and Comments **When to use**: User wants to subscribe to channels or view video comments **Tool sequence**: 1. `YOUTUBE_SUBSCRIBE_CHANNEL` - Subscribe to a channel [Optional] 2. `YOUTUBE_UNSUBSCRIBE_CHANNEL` - Unsubscribe from a channel [Optional] 3. `YOUTUBE_LIST_USER_SUBSCRIPTIONS` - List subscriptions [Optional] 4. `YOUTUBE_LIST_COMMENT_THREADS` - List comments on a video [Optional] **Key parameters**: - `channelId`: Channel to subscribe/unsubscribe - `videoId`: Video ID for comment threads - `maxResults`: Results per page - `pageToken`: Pagination token **Pitfalls**: - Subscribing to an already-subscribed channel may return an error - Comment threads return top-level comments with up to 5 replies each - Comments may be disabled on some videos - Unsubscribe requires the subscription ID, not the channel ID ## Common Patterns ### Channel ID Resolution **Handle to Channel ID**: ``` 1. Call YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE with '@handle' 2. Extract channelId from response 3. Use in subsequent channel operations ``` **Uploads Playlist**: ``` 1. Get channel ID (starts with 'UC') 2. Replace 'UC' prefix with 'UU' to get uploads playlist ID 3. Use with LIST_PLAYLIST_ITEMS to enumerate all videos ``` ### Pagination - Set `maxResults` (max 50 per page) - Check response for `nextPageToken` - Pass token as `pageToken` in next request - Continue until `nextPageToken` is absent ### Batch Video Details - Collect video IDs from search or playlist listings - Chunk into groups of ~50 IDs - Call GET_VIDEO_DETAILS_BATCH per chunk - Merge results across chunks ## Known Pitfalls **Quota Management**: - YouTube API has a daily quota limit (default 10,000 units) - Upload = 1600 units; search = 100 units; list = 1 unit - Prefer list endpoints over search when possible - Monitor quota usage to avoid hitting daily limits **ID Formats**: - Video IDs: 11-character alphanumeric strings - Channel IDs: Start with 'UC' followed by 22 characters - Playlist IDs: Start with 'PL' (user) or 'UU' (uploads) - Do not confuse channel IDs with playlist IDs **Thumbnails**: - Custom thumbnails require channel phone verification - Must be JPG, PNG, or GIF; under 2MB - Recommended: 1280x720 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) **Response Parsing**: - Statistics values are returned as strings, not integers; cast before math - Duration uses ISO 8601 format (PT#H#M#S) - Batch responses may wrap data under different keys ## Quick Reference | Task | Tool Slug | Key Params | |------|-----------|------------| | Upload video | YOUTUBE_UPLOAD_VIDEO | title, description, tags, categoryId, privacyStatus, videoFilePath | | Update video | YOUTUBE_UPDATE_VIDEO | video_id, title, description, tags | | Set thumbnail | YOUTUBE_UPDATE_THUMBNAIL | videoId, thumbnailUrl | | Search YouTube | YOUTUBE_SEARCH_YOU_TUBE | q, type, maxResults | | Video details | YOUTUBE_VIDEO_DETAILS | id, part | | Batch video details | YOUTUBE_GET_VIDEO_DETAILS_BATCH | id, parts | | List playlists | YOUTUBE_LIST_USER_PLAYLISTS | maxResults, pageToken | | Create playlist | YOUTUBE_CREATE_PLAYLIST | (check schema) | | Add to playlist | YOUTUBE_ADD_VIDEO_TO_PLAYLIST | (check schema) | | List playlist items | YOUTUBE_LIST_PLAYLIST_ITEMS | playlistId, maxResults | | Channel statistics | YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_STATISTICS | id/forHandle/mine | | List channel videos | YOUTUBE_LIST_CHANNEL_VIDEOS | channelId, maxResults | | Channel ID by handle | YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLE | channel_handle | | Subscribe | YOUTUBE_SUBSCRIBE_CHANNEL | channelId | | List subscriptions | YOUTUBE_LIST_USER_SUBSCRIPTIONS | (check schema) | | List comments | YOUTUBE_LIST_COMMENT_THREADS | videoId | | Channel activities | YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ACTIVITIES | (check schema) | ## When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview. --- ## AGI Framework Integration > **Adapted for [@techwavedev/agi-agent-kit](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@techwavedev/agi-agent-kit)** > Original source: [antigravity-awesome-skills](https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills) ### Memory-First Protocol Cache workflow configurations and automation patterns. Retrieve prior pipeline designs to avoid re-building similar flows from scratch. ```bash # Check for prior workflow/automation context before starting python3 execution/memory_manager.py auto --query "automation patterns and workflow configurations for Youtube Automation" ``` ### Storing Results After completing work, store workflow/automation decisions for future sessions: ```bash python3 execution/memory_manager.py store \ --content "Workflow: automated data pipeline with retry logic, dead-letter queue, and Slack alerts on failure" \ --type technical --project \ --tags youtube-automation workflow ``` ### Multi-Agent Collaboration Share workflow state with other agents so they can trigger, monitor, or extend the automation. ```bash python3 execution/cross_agent_context.py store \ --agent "" \ --action "Workflow automation deployed — pipeline processing 1000+ events/day with 99.9% success rate" \ --project ``` ### Playbook Engine Combine this skill with others using the Playbook Engine (`execution/workflow_engine.py`) for guided multi-step automation with progress tracking. --- Source attribution: techwavedev Original project: https://github.com/techwavedev/agi-agent-kit/blob/58f5d95434a1adc8b41a4f391d32d95311e54936/templates/skills/extended/workflow/youtube-automation/SKILL.md License: Apache-2.0 License information: https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Original upstream instructions; downloaded from Dave AI. ## Upstream license notice Apache License Version 2.0, January 2004 http://www.apache.org/licenses/ TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE, REPRODUCTION, AND DISTRIBUTION 1. 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