Chat with YouTube Videos

Ask questions about YouTube videos using AI. Get summaries, extract insights, and interact with video content without watching.

Fast
Average 2s response
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Reliable
99.9% uptime SLA
example.js
REST API
const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.skimming.ai/chat/v1/api/video/youtube',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      file_id: 'abc123-def456-ghi789',
      question: 'What are the main points?',
      streaming: false
    })
  }
);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What's in the API

Powerful features designed to help you build amazing applications with ease.

Direct YouTube Integration

Simply paste any YouTube URL - no downloads needed. We extract transcripts automatically.

Automatic Transcription

High-accuracy transcription of video audio, supporting multiple languages and accents.

Timestamp References

Get answers with specific timestamps so you can jump to relevant video sections.

Chapter Navigation

Leverage YouTube chapters for structured Q&A about specific video sections.

Summary Generation

Generate concise summaries of long videos, extracting key points and takeaways.

Multi-Language Support

Process videos in multiple languages with automatic language detection.

Common Use Cases

See how developers are using this API to solve real-world problems.

Video Summarization

Get key points from long educational videos and lectures.

Content Research

Analyze competitor videos and extract insights.

Meeting Summaries

Summarize recorded webinars and online meetings.

Learning Aid

Ask specific questions about tutorial content.

Clip Discovery

Find the exact segments where a topic is discussed for clipping and sharing.

Compliance Review

Scan transcripts for claims, statements, or keywords across video libraries.

Technical Specifications

Everything you need to know to integrate this API.

Endpoint

Base URL

/v1/chat/v1/api/video/youtube

HTTP Method

Request type

POST

Authentication

Security method

Bearer Token (API Key)

Rate Limit

Request limits

Based on subscription tier

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I ingest a YouTube video?

Is there a video length limit?

Does it work with private videos?

How accurate are the summaries?