KjerneKode YouTube Downloader API (Pro) 🪓

Loot YouTube Videos Like a Viking Raid!

YouTube's bot detection is more guarded than a dragon's hoard in the deep fjords. But fear not! KjerneKode has built the ultimate longship to sail through the digital mist and bring you the video treasures you deserve.

Whether it's 4K Videos, Music, Channels, or Playlists, our YouTube Downloader API (Pro) is the Ekte (genuine) solution for your data-gathering sagas. No more "Sign in to confirm you're not a bot" errors—just pure, unadulterated loot.

Why KjerneKode is the Jarl of Downloaders:

• High-Speed Raids: Optimized with concurrent processing and yt-dlp for maximum efficiency.
• Cloud Hoarding: Automatically upload your loot to AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Google Cloud Storage.
• Real-time Battle Logs: Live progress tracking showing speed, percentage, and ETA for every file.

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Technical Saga (Input Parameters)

To start your raid, provide the following configuration. Don't worry, it's simpler than navigating by the stars!

• start_urls: (Required) (Array) The list of YouTube video, channel, shorts, or playlist URLs you wish to conquer.
• download_mode: (Optional) Choose between video (MP4/MKV) or audio (High-quality MP3 extraction).
• preferred_resolution: (Optional) Select your visual quality, from 144p up to 8K (4320p).
• storage_provider: (Optional) Where to store the loot: apify (KV Store), s3, azure, or gcs.
• proxy_configuration: (Required) Every Viking needs a shield. Use Apify Residential Proxies for the most successful raids.

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Battle Plan (Input Example)

{
  "start_urls": ["https://www.youtube.com/@8K-Clarity"],
  "download_mode": "video",
  "preferred_resolution": "480",
  "preferred_format": "mp4",
  "max_results_per_url": 1,
  "max_retries": 5,
  "max_concurrency": 1,
  "storage_provider": "apify",
  "proxy_configuration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

The Speed of Thor ⚡

This actor is optimized for blazing fast downloads and resilience. It automatically retries failures with fresh sessions and proxies, ensuring that not even a connection drop can stop your raid.

The Spoils of War (Output)

Your treasures are stored in a dataset. Each item contains metadata and a direct link to your loot.

Loot Detail Example:

[
  {
    "id": "1PT2xagqWbw",
    "title": "The Ultimate Visual Experience in 8K HDR 60fps Dolby Vision",
    "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PT2xagqWbw",
    "status": "success",
    "storage_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/5qEhLSbRAzLSO6Zda/records/video_1PT2xagqWbw.mp4",
    "timestamp": "2026-01-05T14:58:08.004667"
  }
]

Bugs, Fixes, and Skål! 🍻

Even the best longships need maintenance. This scraper is under active development by the KjerneKode clan. If you encounter a Ragnarök (error) or have a feature request, please open an issue in our hall of records.

Contact KjerneKode

Do you need a custom integration or a specialized raiding party for your project? Reach out to the masters of KjerneKode.

email: kjernecode@gmail.com

Lykke til (Good luck) with your data hunting!