YouTube Get video streams info API
Get format information and playback URLs for all quality levels of a YouTube video. Returns both standard formats (audio+video merged) and adaptive formats (audio and video separate). Suitable for scenarios where all quality options need to be displayed. Features: Automatically returns decrypted playback URLs for all formats No additional calls to get_signed_stream_url required Retrieves all available quality links in a single request Notes: Playback URLs are time-limited (approximately 6 hours); use them promptly after retrieval HD video (720p+) typically requires downloading audio and video streams separately and merging them
/v1/youtube/get_video_streamsvideo_idstringoptionalVideo ID (recommended; choose one: video_id or video_url)
video_urlstringoptionalFull video URL (choose one: video_url or video_id)
YouTube API Use Cases
Get video streams info Data Collection
Retrieve get video streams info data from YouTube at scale for analytics and research.
Competitive Intelligence
Monitor YouTube activity and benchmark against competitors using real-time data.
Automation & Integration
Integrate YouTube get video streams info data into your product, dashboard, or data pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the YouTube API official?
No, KeyAPI provides an unofficial YouTube API that lets you access YouTube data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.
How current is the data?
We provide real-time data from YouTube. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available.
How do credits work?
Each API endpoint consumes credits. Most endpoints cost just 1 credit. All pricing is transparent in our API documentation with no hidden fees.
Can I use this for AI model training?
Yes. KeyAPI provides structured, AI-ready data ideal for training datasets, fine-tuning LLMs, and building AI pipelines. Our historical archives are particularly valuable for large-scale training workloads.
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