Use YouTube from Claude
Add the YouTube connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorYouTube
YouTube integration for Claude and Codex
Create a YouTube connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDesign & Media
Use YouTube from Codex
Add the YouTube connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use YouTube from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Design & Media
What the YouTube connector can do
YouTube is a video-sharing platform with user-generated content, live streaming, and monetization opportunities, widely used for marketing, education, and entertainment
One connection, many Spaces
Connect YouTube once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Add Video to Playlist
Tool to add a video to a playlist by inserting a playlist item. Use when organizing videos into playlists or building curated collections.
- Insert Channel Section
Tool to create a new channel section for the authenticated user's YouTube channel. Use when organizing channel content into sections like featured playlists, recent uploads, or featured channels.
- Insert Comment Reply
Tool to create a reply to an existing YouTube comment. Use when responding to user comments or engaging in conversations on videos.
- Create Playlist
Tool to create a new YouTube playlist on the authenticated user's channel. Use when organizing videos into collections or building curated playlists.
- Delete Channel Section
Tool to delete a YouTube channel section. Use when you need to remove a channel section from a channel. The channel section must exist and the authenticated user must have permission to delete it.
Representative triggers
- New YouTube Activity
Triggers when a new activity is detected on a YouTube channel.
- New Item in YouTube Playlist
Triggers when a new item is added to a YouTube playlist.
- New Playlist in YouTube Channel
Triggers when a new playlist is added to a YouTube channel.
Connection
API and auth details
YouTube Data API v3 supports API keys for public data and OAuth 2.0 for private user data or write operations over resources such as videos, channels, playlists, comments, and search.
- Source
- Official docs verified 2026-06-03
- Auth schemes
- OAuth, API key
- Base URL
- https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3
- Official site
- https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3
- Connection test
- /channels?part=snippet&mine=true
Official endpoint references
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting YouTube
Can Claude use YouTube?
Yes. Add a YouTube connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with YouTube through Type?
Yes. Add a YouTube connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a YouTube MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.