Post to YouTube with Botdoor
Status: available. Videos and Shorts. Every post needs a video.
Connect
Section titled “Connect”Sign in with Google and pick the channel. In Botdoor: Accounts → Connect account → YouTube, or let your bot fetch a link with GET /api/v1/connect/youtube.
What YouTube supports in Botdoor
Section titled “What YouTube supports in Botdoor”| Platform id | youtube |
| Needs an image or video | Yes |
| Caption length (warning) | no Botdoor check |
| First comment | Yes, up to 10000 characters |
| Thread | No |
| Poll | No |
| Video cover image | Yes |
| Video cover frame time | No |
| Plan | All plans |
Example
Section titled “Example”{ "content": "Fresh out of the oven.", "mediaIds": ["<media id>"], "accountIds": ["<your YouTube account id>"], "firstComment": "Order: https://example.com/order"}Common questions
Can my bot post to YouTube through Botdoor?
Yes. Connect a YouTube account, then pass its id in accountIds. With an ask-first key you approve each post first.
Does YouTube need media?
Yes, every post needs an image or video (media_required otherwise).
Can I add a link in a first comment on YouTube?
Yes, up to 10000 characters.