How to get YouTube channel shorts
GET request to /v1/youtube/channel-shorts with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 20 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Bulk-list YouTube content with full metadata for each item.How to get YouTube channel shorts (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 2
Call the YouTube Channel Shorts API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/youtube/channel-shorts with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/youtube/channel-shorts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40MrBeast" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 20,
"data": {
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast",
"totalReturned": 5,
"shorts": [
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXVHmGoCTco",
"title": "50 Streamers Fight for $1,000,000",
"publishedAt": "2026-04-04T16:00:01.000Z",
"viewCount": 108344796,
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DXVHmGoCTco/maxresdefault.jpg",
"channelName": "MrBeast"
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMdXZMvT3w",
"title": "Survive 30 Days On An Island With Your Ex, Win $250,000",
"publishedAt": "2026-05-16T16:00:01.000Z",
"viewCount": 77197599,
"durationSeconds": null,
"thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AaMdXZMvT3w/maxresdefault.jpg",
"channelName": "MrBeast"
}
]
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | YouTube channel URL, e.g. https://youtube.com/@handle or /channel/UC... |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 20, max 200). Billed per result. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the YouTube Channel Shorts API do?
The YouTube Channel Shorts API lets you list items in bulk with metadata from a public YouTube video using one GET request to /v1/youtube/channel-shorts. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the YouTube Channel Shorts API cost?
Each successful call costs 20 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a YouTube API key or OAuth?
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the YouTube Channel Shorts API suitable for production use?
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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