# Monitor Competitor YouTube Channels for New Uploads

**Use case:** 

A watchlist of rival YouTube channels, checked on a schedule for new uploads only. Tracks upload cadence and titles so competitors never post unnoticed.

## Input

```json
{
  "channels": [
    "@MKBHD",
    "@LinusTechTips",
    "@mrwhosetheboss",
    "@UnboxTherapy",
    "@DaveLee"
  ],
  "maxResultsPerChannel": 5,
  "onlyNewSinceLastRun": true,
  "maxVideoAgeHours": 0,
  "minDurationSeconds": 0,
  "maxDurationSeconds": 0,
  "shortsOnly": false,
  "longFormOnly": false
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "channelTitle": {
    "label": "Channel",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "title": {
    "label": "Title",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "publishedAt": {
    "label": "Published",
    "format": "date"
  },
  "durationSeconds": {
    "label": "Dur (s)",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "isShort": {
    "label": "Short",
    "format": "boolean"
  },
  "viewCount": {
    "label": "Views",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "url": {
    "label": "URL",
    "format": "link"
  }
}
```

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [YouTube Channel Monitor — New Upload Tracker](https://apify.com/dami_studio/youtube-channel-monitor) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/dami_studio/youtube-channel-monitor) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.