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.
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Design & Media
What the YouTube connector can do
YouTube hosts video content with channels, playlists, comments, and live streams used across marketing, education, and entertainment. A YouTube connection in type.com lets a content Space ask Claude to build a playlist, reply to a comment, or reorganize a channel into sections, with every change visible in the thread it came from.
One connection, many Spaces
Connect YouTube once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
What teams do with YouTube in type.com
Build a playlist from recent uploads
Ask the agent to add a batch of videos to a playlist so a themed collection is ready without clicking through each upload individually.
Add our last five tutorial videos to the Getting Started playlist on YouTube.
Reply to viewer comments faster
Have Claude draft and post a reply to a specific comment thread, keeping engagement up without someone monitoring YouTube all day.
Reply to the top comment on our latest video thanking them and answering their question about pricing.
Reorganize a channel into sections
Create or remove channel sections to keep featured playlists and recent uploads easy to find for new visitors.
Create a new YouTube channel section called Customer Stories and remove the old Featured Channels section.
Representative actions
- Add Video to Playlist
Adds a video to an existing playlist, useful for building curated collections without manual drag and drop.
- Insert Channel Section
Creates a new section on the channel, such as a featured playlist or recent uploads group.
- Insert Comment Reply
Posts a reply to an existing video comment, useful for keeping up with viewer questions.
- Create Playlist
Creates a new playlist on the channel so videos can be grouped into a collection.
- Delete Channel Section
Removes a channel section that no longer needs to appear on the channel page.
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 manage my YouTube channel from type.com?
Yes. Once a YouTube connection is shared with a Space, Claude can build playlists, reply to comments, and edit channel sections from a thread.
How does YouTube authentication work in type.com?
YouTube supports an API key for public data and OAuth for channel actions that write to your account. An admin sets this up once per connection.
Can YouTube tasks run on a schedule?
Yes. Turn a recurring task, like checking for new comments each morning, into a type.com automation that reports back to a channel.
Is this the same as a YouTube MCP server?
Not exactly. type.com 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.
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