# YouTube Channel Videos Scraper (`scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper`) Actor

Scrape YouTube channel videos from the uploads tab into Dataset rows: IDs, titles, views, durations, thumbnails. List YouTube channel videos with true pagination — not Shorts.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrape Mamba](https://apify.com/scrapemamba) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

$0.39 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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.
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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## YouTube Channel Videos Scraper — List Channel Uploads

Scrape a channel’s **Videos / uploads** tab into capped Dataset rows: video IDs, titles, views, durations, thumbnails, and watch URLs — ready for competitor tracking, calendars, and enrichment pipelines.

**[Run YouTube Channel Videos Scraper on Apify](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper)** · Built by **ScrapeMamba** · Uploads tab only (use Shorts Scraper for verticals) · Not a downloader

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### Why this Actor?

Listing a creator’s uploads is the backbone of competitor tracking, content calendars, and enrichment pipelines. This Actor lists the public uploads shelf, writes one row per video, and stops cleanly at your `maxResults` cap — so cost and run time stay predictable.

- Lists beyond a single page of uploads
- Accepts `@handles`, channel URLs, or `UC…` IDs
- Cap volume per channel with `maxResults`
- Pair with Video Scraper for deeper per-ID fields

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### Key features

- **YouTube channel videos** from the uploads tab
- Explicit cost control via `maxResults`
- Isolated `error` rows when a channel fails
- Stable `videoId` + `channelId` for joins
- Export JSON / CSV / Excel or run via Apify API

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### What you can scrape

| Group | Fields |
|---|---|
| Identity | `videoId`, `url`, `channelId`, `input`, `page` |
| Listing | `title`, `author`, `thumbnail`, `publishedTime` |
| Metrics | `views`, `length` (seconds) |
| Flags | `isShort` (when present on listing items) |
| Diagnostics | `type` (`video` / `error`), `raw`, `error` |

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### Use cases

- **Competitor research** — Pull recent uploads across rival channels
- **Channel analysis** — Measure posting cadence and view labels over time
- **Content research** — Build topic lists from titles before full enrichment
- **Lead scoring** — Check activity with a low `maxResults` before outreach
- **Dataset building** — Create an uploads fact table keyed by `videoId`

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### Example output

```json
{
  "type": "video",
  "channelId": "UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA",
  "input": "https://www.youtube.com/@IShowSpeed",
  "page": 1,
  "videoId": "abc123xyz01",
  "title": "Example upload title",
  "author": "IShowSpeed",
  "views": 1200000,
  "length": 842,
  "publishedTime": "2 days ago",
  "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/abc123xyz01/hqdefault.jpg",
  "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc123xyz01",
  "isShort": false
}
```

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### How to use

1. Open **[YouTube Channel Videos Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper)**
2. Add `channels` and set `maxResults` (default `60`)
3. Run → export Dataset or pull via API

#### Input example

```json
{
  "channels": ["https://www.youtube.com/@IShowSpeed"],
  "maxResults": "30"
}
```

#### API (Node.js)

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: process.env.APIFY_TOKEN });
const run = await client.actor('scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper').call({
  channels: ['@GoogleDevelopers'],
  maxResults: '60',
});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
```

#### Local run

```bash
cd youtube-channel-videos-scraper-js
cp .env.example .env
npm install
node src/main.js
```

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### Input parameters

| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `channels` | Yes | — | Channel IDs, `@handles`, or URLs |
| `maxResults` | No | `"60"` | Max videos **per channel**. Free users are capped at **200**; paying users are uncapped. |

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### Output

Successful rows use `type: "video"` with listing fields plus `raw`. A failed channel pushes `type: "error"` with the original `input` and does not abort siblings.

`maxResults` is an upper bound — channels with fewer uploads return fewer rows.

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### Why choose this Actor

- **Deep catalogs** — Keeps listing until your `maxResults` cap or the channel ends
- **Cost-aware** — Cap per channel so discovery stays cheaper than full enrichment
- **Separation of concerns** — List here, enrich with Video Scraper, caption with Subtitles
- **Shorts stay separate** — Use Channel Shorts Scraper when you need the Shorts shelf

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### Pricing

**$0.39 per 1,000 results** on Apify. Free users: `maxResults` capped at **200** per channel. Details on the [Store page](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper).

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### FAQ

#### How do I scrape YouTube channel videos?

Pass channels, choose `maxResults`, start the Actor, and export the Dataset.

#### Does it include Shorts?

This Actor targets the **uploads / Videos** tab. For Shorts catalogs use [YouTube Channel Shorts Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-shorts-scraper).

#### What is the default `maxResults`?

`"60"`. Free users are capped at **200** per channel; paying users have no hard upper bound.

#### Why did I get fewer rows than `maxResults`?

The channel may have fewer public uploads than your cap. The cap is a maximum, not a guarantee.

#### Can I get full descriptions and likes?

Listing rows are shelf metadata. Enrich IDs with [YouTube Video Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-video-scraper) for richer details.

***

### Related Actors

| Actor | Use it for |
|---|---|
| [YouTube Channel Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-scraper) | Profile stats |
| [YouTube Channel Shorts Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-channel-shorts-scraper) | Shorts shelf |
| [YouTube Video Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-video-scraper) | Per-video details |
| [YouTube Subtitles Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapemamba/youtube-subtitles-scraper) | Captions for selected IDs |

Use only on **public** channel data per YouTube’s terms and applicable law.

# Actor input Schema

## `channels` (type: `array`):

Channel IDs, @handles, or URLs.

## `maxResults` (type: `string`):

Maximum videos per channel. Free users are capped at 200.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "channels": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/@IShowSpeed"
  ],
  "maxResults": "60"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Default dataset items produced by this Actor.

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "channels": [
        "https://www.youtube.com/@IShowSpeed"
    ],
    "maxResults": "60"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper").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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "channels": ["https://www.youtube.com/@IShowSpeed"],
    "maxResults": "60",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "channels": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/@IShowSpeed"
  ],
  "maxResults": "60"
}' |
apify call scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,scrapemamba/youtube-channel-videos-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/FrJMXXfKZVQja7bhn/builds/sHwlqLsajsHTtc1tu/openapi.json