MCP tool
Analyze a YouTube video
Run a full analysis of a public YouTube video, or reuse one you already have.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| url | string, required | A valid YouTube video URL. |
| platform | tiktok | youtube_shorts | instagram_reels | other | 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
{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ","ownership":"mine"}Important details
- Analyzing your own videos is available on every Retensis plan, as a monthly allowance rather than an upgrade. Reaching it from a connected assistant is part of Pro, like every tool on this page.
- A new analysis consumes one analysis credit. Existing duplicates are returned instead of silently spending another credit.
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