Automated YouTube Channel Video Extraction and Metadata Tracking in Google Sheet

Overview

This workflow automates the extraction of video data and metadata from specified YouTube channels and records the information in Google Sheets. It is designed to streamline the process of tracking YouTube content for analytics, reporting, or content management purposes.

Key Features

• Automated Data Extraction: Initiates on manual trigger to fetch channel IDs and retrieve all associated videos via YouTube API.
• Metadata Tracking: Captures detailed metadata for each video, such as titles, URLs, publish dates, and more.
• Google Sheets Integration: Updates and manages video records directly in Google Sheets, including error handling and success tracking.
• Conditional Logic: Utilizes IF nodes to check API responses and handle errors gracefully, ensuring data integrity.

Benefits

• Time Savings: Eliminates manual data entry, reducing errors and freeing up resources for higher-value tasks.
• Centralized Data: Maintains an up-to-date, searchable database of YouTube videos for reporting or content planning.
• Scalable: Easily adapts to multiple channels or expanded metadata requirements.

Use Cases

• Content Managers: Track and audit published videos across multiple channels.
• Marketing Teams: Analyze video performance and maintain campaign records.
• Analytics: Feed structured video data into dashboards or BI tools for deeper insights.

Integrations

• YouTube API: For fetching channel and video data.
• Google Sheets: For structured data storage and updates.