# Search YouTube channels by keyword

Youtube: search channels (web_v2)

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Tool id | `tikhub.x-youtube-web-v2-search-channels` |
| Platform | [YouTube](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/youtube.md) |
| Capability | [Search users](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/youtube/search-users.md) |
| Price | $0.0011 per call |
| Health | OK |
| p50 latency | — |
| Success (7 days) | — |
| Runs (30 days) | — |
| Idempotent | yes |
| Data class | scraped |

## Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `continuation_token` | string | no | Pagination token |
| `keyword` |  | no | Search keyword |
| `need_format` | boolean | no | Whether to format data |

## Call it

```bash
curl -sS https://api.orcarouter.ai/v1/tools/tikhub.x-youtube-web-v2-search-channels/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ORCAROUTER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"input":{}}'
```

```python
import os, requests

resp = requests.post(
    "https://api.orcarouter.ai/v1/tools/tikhub.x-youtube-web-v2-search-channels/run",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['ORCAROUTER_API_KEY']}"},
    json={"input":{}},
)
print(resp.json())
```

## Alternatives

| Tool | Source | Price | Health |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Search within a YouTube channel by keyword](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/youtube/search-users/x-youtube-web-search-channel.md) | — | $0.0011 per call | OK |
| [YouTube video search for a query — views, channels](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/youtube/search-users/youtube-search-videos.md) | — | $0.0275 per call | OK |

## FAQ

### How much does Search YouTube channels by keyword cost?

Search YouTube channels by keyword costs $0.0011 per call: 1,000 calls cost $1.10.

### What does a $10 budget buy with Search YouTube channels by keyword?

About 9090 calls at $0.0011 per call.

### What inputs does Search YouTube channels by keyword need?

It has no required inputs.

### How do I call Search YouTube channels by keyword?

Send POST /v1/tools/{id}/run with your OrcaRouter API key and a JSON body {"input": {…}}, where {id} is the tool id POST /v1/tools/discover returns for it.

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