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/install youtube-comments-api-skill
Description
This skill helps users extract structured video list data and comment data from YouTube using the BrowserAct API. The Agent should proactively apply this ski...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears internally consistent, but it sends your search parameters to a third party (BrowserAct) and returns scraped YouTube data. Before installing or running: 1) Confirm you trust BrowserAct and its privacy/usage policy; do not share secrets beyond the required BROWSERACT_API_KEY. 2) Use an API key with minimal permissions and monitor or rotate the key if concerned. 3) Be aware the script prints scraped comment data to stdout (the agent will see it), so avoid fetching sensitive or private information. 4) If you operate in a constrained environment, review network egress rules to control data sent to api.browseract.com.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: youtube-comments-api-skill
Version: 1.0.1
The skill is a legitimate automation tool designed to extract YouTube comments via the BrowserAct API. The Python script (youtube_comments_api.py) correctly handles API authentication using environment variables, performs standard REST API calls to a defined endpoint (api.browseract.com), and includes appropriate error handling and logging as described in SKILL.md.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill is described as a BrowserAct-based YouTube comments extractor and it only requires Python and a BROWSERACT_API_KEY. The included script calls api.browseract.com and uses a template ID; these requirements are proportional and expected for the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to check for BROWSERACT_API_KEY, request it from the user if missing, invoke the bundled Python script with search parameters, monitor stdout for status logs, and follow a limited retry logic. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated files, access other environment variables, or transmit data to endpoints beyond BrowserAct.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only skill) and the only included code is a small Python script. No downloads from arbitrary URLs, package installs, or extraction steps are present.
Credentials
Only one environment variable (BROWSERACT_API_KEY) is required and it directly matches the service the skill integrates with. No unrelated secrets, keys, or system config paths are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent system-level presence or modify other skills or agent-wide configuration. It uses normal autonomous invocation behavior but nothing overly privileged.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install youtube-comments-api-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/youtube-comments-api-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
youtube-comments-api-skill v1.0.1
- Fixed typo in dependency list: changed "pyhon" to "python" in requirements.
- No other functional or content changes.
v1.0.0
Initial release of YouTube Comments API Skill
- Enables automated extraction of YouTube video and comment data via the BrowserAct API.
- Supports keyword-based video search and flexible configuration for comment limits and scroll counts.
- Handles API key setup and guides users if missing or invalid.
- Includes real-time status monitoring and structured output for both videos and comments.
- Offers built-in error handling with automatic single retry for certain failures.
- Designed for audience insight, competitive monitoring, community analysis, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is youtube-comments-api-skill?
This skill helps users extract structured video list data and comment data from YouTube using the BrowserAct API. The Agent should proactively apply this ski... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 445 downloads so far.
How do I install youtube-comments-api-skill?
Run "/install youtube-comments-api-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is youtube-comments-api-skill free?
Yes, youtube-comments-api-skill is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does youtube-comments-api-skill support?
youtube-comments-api-skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created youtube-comments-api-skill?
It is built and maintained by Maggia (@ccmagia2-gif); the current version is v1.0.1.
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