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Description
This skill helps users automatically extract structured data from YouTube search results using the BrowserAct API. The Agent should proactively apply this sk...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: it uses your BROWSERACT_API_KEY to call BrowserAct's API and print structured YouTube search results. Before installing, make sure you trust BrowserAct and are comfortable the API key will be used to make queries to https://api.browseract.com. Confirm any data privacy or billing implications in your BrowserAct account (calls may consume quota). Also ensure the agent environment has Python and the 'requests' library available (pip install requests if needed). Do not share your API key with untrusted parties; if you stop using the skill, revoke or rotate the key in your BrowserAct console if you have concerns.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: youtube-search-api-skill
Version: 1.0.1
The skill bundle is a legitimate tool for extracting YouTube search data via the BrowserAct API. The Python script (youtube_search_api.py) uses standard HTTP requests to interact with api.browseract.com and contains no evidence of data exfiltration, obfuscation, or unauthorized execution. The SKILL.md instructions are consistent with the code's purpose and provide appropriate guidance for the AI agent regarding API key setup and error handling.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description match its implementation: the script calls BrowserAct endpoints (api.browseract.com) to run a search workflow and returns parsed results. The only required environment variable is BROWSERACT_API_KEY, which is exactly what an integration with BrowserAct needs.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to check for BROWSERACT_API_KEY, run the provided Python script with search parameters, monitor terminal logs, and follow a limited retry logic. The instructions do not request unrelated system files, credentials, or external endpoints beyond BrowserAct.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only + a small script), which is low risk. Minor inconsistency: the script uses the Python 'requests' library but the skill does not declare or install that dependency. The agent environment must have 'requests' available or the user should be instructed to pip-install it.
Credentials
Only BROWSERACT_API_KEY is required and it is necessary for authenticating to BrowserAct. No other secrets, unrelated credentials, or config paths are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not marked always:true and does not request elevated or persistent system presence. It does not modify other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install youtube-search-api-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/youtube-search-api-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Fixed a typo in the required binary for execution: changed "pyhon" to "python" in the skill metadata.
- No changes to code functionality or usage instructions.
v1.0.0
Initial release of the youtube-search-api-skill:
- Provides automatic extraction of structured data from YouTube search results using the BrowserAct API.
- Supports searching and extracting YouTube Videos, Shorts, Channels, or Playlists by keywords with customizable result limits.
- Handles API key verification, error handling, and retry logic for robust operation.
- Outputs structured fields: title, description, view count, published date, and URL.
- Enables use cases such as competitor analysis, market research, content tracking, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is youtube-search-api-skill?
This skill helps users automatically extract structured data from YouTube search results using the BrowserAct API. The Agent should proactively apply this sk... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 449 downloads so far.
How do I install youtube-search-api-skill?
Run "/install youtube-search-api-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is youtube-search-api-skill free?
Yes, youtube-search-api-skill is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does youtube-search-api-skill support?
youtube-search-api-skill is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created youtube-search-api-skill?
It is built and maintained by Maggia (@ccmagia2-gif); the current version is v1.0.1.
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