# YouTube Video Downloader (`express_kingfisher/youtube-video-downloader`) Actor Download YouTube videos and audio. Extract video info, stream URLs for different qualities (1080p, 720p, 480p, audio-only). No API key required. - **URL**: https://apify.com/express\_kingfisher/youtube-video-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [Prince Raj](https://apify.com/express_kingfisher) (community) - **Categories:** Videos, Developer tools, Automation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## YouTube Video Downloader The **YouTube Video Downloader** is a powerful Apify Actor designed to seamlessly extract direct video and audio streaming URLs from YouTube. By providing YouTube URLs or Search Queries, you can easily obtain download links for various resolutions (e.g., 1080p, 720p, 480p) and audio-only formats. ### Key Features - **Direct Download Links:** Get direct stream URLs for video and audio to easily download content. - **Multiple Resolutions:** Extract download links for various qualities including 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p. - **Audio Extraction:** Get URLs specifically for high-quality audio formats. - **No API Key Required:** Runs independently without needing any YouTube Data API keys. - **Search Capabilities:** Input search queries directly, and the actor will find the top videos and provide download links. - **Detailed Metadata:** Provides video metadata such as title, description, view count, likes, duration, and channel information along with download links. ### Use Cases - Build media archiving applications. - Extract audio for podcasts or transcription. - Perform analysis on YouTube video contents. - Bulk download YouTube content for offline viewing. ### Input Configuration The Actor accepts the following input parameters: - **urls (Array):** List of YouTube video URLs to download. - **searchQueries (Array):** List of search queries. The Actor will scrape top results for each query. - **maxResultsPerQuery (Number):** Maximum number of videos to download per search query. Default is `10`. - **proxyConfiguration (Object):** Apify Proxy settings to ensure the actor doesn't get blocked. ### Output Structure The results are stored in the default dataset. Each item represents a video with direct stream links: ```json { "videoId": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ", "title": "Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Music Video)", "channelName": "Rick Astley", "views": 1500000000, "durationSeconds": 212, "downloadLinks": { "video_1080p": "https://rr1---sn-nx5s... (direct link)", "video_720p": "https://rr1---sn-nx5s... (direct link)", "audio_only": "https://rr1---sn-nx5s... (direct link)" } } ```` ### Setup & Support No special setup is required. The actor runs out-of-the-box using the Apify platform's proxy infrastructure. *Disclaimer: This tool is for personal use and data extraction. Please respect YouTube's Terms of Service and copyright laws when using this downloader.* # Actor input Schema ## `url` (type: `string`): YouTube video URL (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) ## `format` (type: `string`): What to extract: video, audio, or both ## `quality` (type: `string`): Preferred video quality ## Actor input object example ```json { "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ", "format": "both", "quality": "highest" } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("express_kingfisher/youtube-video-downloader").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ" } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("express_kingfisher/youtube-video-downloader").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ" }' | apify call express_kingfisher/youtube-video-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=express_kingfisher/youtube-video-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "YouTube Video Downloader", "description": "Download YouTube videos and audio. Extract video info, stream URLs for different qualities (1080p, 720p, 480p, audio-only). No API key required.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "webQ44eCZvMu16Veo" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/express_kingfisher~youtube-video-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-express_kingfisher-youtube-video-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/express_kingfisher~youtube-video-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-express_kingfisher-youtube-video-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/express_kingfisher~youtube-video-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-express_kingfisher-youtube-video-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "url" ], "properties": { "url": { "title": "YouTube URL", "type": "string", "description": "YouTube video URL (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ)" }, "format": { "title": "Format", "enum": [ "video", "audio", "both" ], "type": "string", "description": "What to extract: video, audio, or both", "default": "both" }, "quality": { "title": "Video Quality", "enum": [ "highest", "1080p", "720p", "480p", "360p" ], "type": "string", "description": "Preferred video quality", "default": "highest" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```