Can I use YouTube as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a YouTube CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose YouTube through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected YouTube tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are YouTube credentials stored?

YouTube credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for YouTube MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

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YouTube CLI for CI

Use the YouTube CLI for CI with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

7 functions 7 read 0 write API key auth

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YouTube CLI for CI

Run integration calls from CI jobs with JSON output, explicit credentials, and predictable exit status.

Use this shape when a pipeline needs to read or update an external service. The YouTube CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# YouTube CLI for CI
kosmokrator integrations:configure youtube --set api_key="$YOUTUBE_API_KEY" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call youtube.youtube_search_videos '{"query":"example_query","type":"example_type","max_results":1,"page_token":"example_page_token","order":"example_order","published_after":"example_published_after","published_before":"example_published_before","region_code":"example_region_code"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect YouTube docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs youtube --json
kosmo integrations:docs youtube.youtube_search_videos --json
kosmo integrations:schema youtube.youtube_search_videos --json
kosmo integrations:search "YouTube" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful YouTube CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`youtube.youtube_search_videos`	Read	query, type, max_results, page_token, order, published_after, published_before, region_code, channel_id, video_duration, safe_search	Search for videos, channels, or playlists on YouTube using keywords, filters, and sorting options. Returns matching results with snippet metadata.
`youtube.youtube_get_video_details`	Read	video_ids, part	Get detailed information about one or more YouTube videos by ID, including title, description, thumbnails, duration, view count, likes, and channel info.
`youtube.youtube_list_channels`	Read	for_username, channel_ids, category_id, mine, max_results, page_token, hl	List YouTube channels by username, channel ID, or category. Returns channel snippets, statistics, and content details.
`youtube.youtube_get_channel`	Read	channel_id, part	Get detailed information about a specific YouTube channel by ID, including snippet, statistics (subscribers, views, videos), content details, and branding settings.
`youtube.youtube_list_playlists`	Read	channel_id, playlist_ids, mine, max_results, page_token	List playlists for a YouTube channel or by playlist IDs. Returns playlist snippets and content details.
`youtube.youtube_get_playlist`	Read	playlist_id, max_results, page_token	Get details about a specific YouTube playlist by ID, including its metadata and up to 50 playlist items (videos).
`youtube.youtube_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the authenticated user's YouTube channel information, including channel title, description, subscriber count, total views, and video count.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related YouTube CLI Pages

Cron Jobs YouTube CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts YouTube CLI for shell scripts. Headless Automation YouTube CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents YouTube CLI for coding agents.