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Overview
The "Get Videos" operation under the YouTube resource in this Metricool node allows users to retrieve video data from a specified Metricool brand account within a defined date range. This is useful for social media managers or marketers who want to analyze or report on YouTube video performance over time, track content publishing history, or integrate video data into automated workflows.
Practical examples include:
- Fetching all videos published between two dates to generate performance reports.
- Automating content audits by retrieving video metadata regularly.
- Integrating YouTube video data with other marketing tools via n8n workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blog ID | The numeric identifier of the Metricool brand account (blog) whose YouTube videos to fetch. |
| Start Date | The start date (inclusive) for filtering videos, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD. |
| End Date | The end date (inclusive) for filtering videos, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the retrieved YouTube videos for the specified blog ID and date range. Each object contains video-related data as returned by the Metricool API, such as video metadata and analytics (the exact structure depends on the API response).
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active Metricool API key credential configured in n8n for authentication.
- Relies on the Metricool platform's API endpoint at
https://api.metricool.com/v1. - The node uses the internal helper method to perform authenticated HTTP requests to Metricool.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid or missing Blog ID: Ensure the Blog ID corresponds to a valid Metricool brand account.
- Incorrect date formats: Dates must be provided in
YYYY-MM-DDformat; otherwise, the API may reject the request. - API authentication errors: Verify that the Metricool API key credential is correctly set up and has necessary permissions.
- Empty results: If no videos are returned, check that the date range actually includes published videos.
Error Messages:
"Unknown resource: youtube": Indicates the resource parameter was not recognized; ensure "YouTube" is selected."Unknown operation: getVideos": Means the operation name is incorrect or unsupported; verify operation spelling.- Network or API errors: May occur if the Metricool service is unreachable or credentials are invalid.
Resolving these typically involves verifying input parameters, credential setup, and network connectivity.
Links and References
- Metricool API Documentation (for detailed API endpoints and data structures)
- n8n Documentation (for general usage of custom nodes and credentials)