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Overview
The node "Scrape Creators" provides real-time social media data scraping capabilities across multiple platforms, including YouTube. Specifically, the "Get YouTube Channel Details" operation allows users to retrieve detailed information about a YouTube channel by specifying either the channel's handle or its unique channel ID. This is useful for marketers, content creators, and analysts who want to gather up-to-date channel metadata such as subscriber counts, descriptions, and other public details without manually visiting the YouTube website.
Practical examples include:
- Automatically fetching channel statistics to monitor competitor channels.
- Integrating YouTube channel info into dashboards or reports.
- Enriching CRM or marketing databases with social media profile data.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Handle | The handle of the YouTube channel (without the '@' symbol). Used to identify the channel. |
| Channel ID | The unique identifier of the YouTube channel. Alternative to using the handle. |
Note: Either "Handle" or "Channel ID" can be provided to specify the target YouTube channel for which details are fetched.
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing detailed information about the specified YouTube channel. This typically includes fields such as channel name, description, subscriber count, video count, creation date, and possibly other metadata returned by the underlying API.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the Scrape Creators service, which acts as the backend providing the social media data.
- The node makes HTTP requests to the Scrape Creators API endpoint
https://api.scrapecreators.com. - Proper configuration of the API key in n8n credentials is necessary for authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid API key: The node will fail if the API key is not set or incorrect. Ensure the API key credential is configured properly.
- Invalid channel handle or ID: Providing a non-existent or malformed handle/ID may result in errors or empty responses. Verify the input values.
- API rate limits: Excessive requests might trigger rate limiting on the Scrape Creators API. Consider adding delays or handling retries.
- Network issues: Connectivity problems can cause request failures. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.
Links and References
- Scrape Creators API Documentation (general reference for the API used)
- YouTube Data API Overview (for understanding typical YouTube channel data fields)