MCP tool
Analyze a YouTube video
Create or reuse an analysis for a public YouTube video.
LivePro
Tool contract
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool name | analyze_youtube_video |
| OAuth scope | analyses:write |
| Rate limit | 5 requests/minute |
| Plan | Pro |
Inputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| youtubeUrl | string, required | A valid YouTube video URL. |
| platform | platform enum | Defaults to YouTube Shorts. |
| ownership | mine | competitor | Defaults to mine. |
Output
- Analysis identifier and status
- Duplicate result when one already exists
- Polling guidance
Example arguments
json
{"youtubeUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID","ownership":"mine"}Important details
- A new analysis consumes one analysis credit. Existing duplicates are returned instead of silently spending another credit.
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