YouTube Data API
Upload videos and manage channels programmatically.
From See pricingAutomating uploads for a channel
Usage is metered by daily quota units; see quota costs in the docs. Checked 2026-10-14.
Quick start
Create an OAuth client in Google Cloud, request the youtube.upload scope, and test with a private upload.
Good and not so good
- Official upload API
- Schedule and set metadata
- OAuth setup and quota limits
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