{"skill":{"slug":"youtube-analytics-api","displayName":"YouTube Analytics","summary":"YouTube Analytics API integration with managed OAuth. Retrieve channel analytics reports and manage video/playlist/channel groups. Use this skill when users...","description":"---\nname: youtube-analytics\ndescription: |\n  YouTube Analytics API integration with managed OAuth. Retrieve channel analytics reports and manage video/playlist/channel groups.\n  Use this skill when users want to query YouTube channel metrics (views, watch time, subscribers), analyze performance by dimension (day, country, video), or manage analytics groups.\n  For other third party apps, use the api-gateway skill (https://clawhub.ai/byungkyu/api-gateway).\n  Requires network access and valid Maton API key.\nmetadata:\n  author: maton\n  version: \"1.0\"\n  clawdbot:\n    emoji: 🧠\n    homepage: \"https://maton.ai\"\n    requires:\n      env:\n        - MATON_API_KEY\n---\n\n# YouTube Analytics\n\nAccess the YouTube Analytics API with managed OAuth authentication. Retrieve channel performance reports (views, watch time, subscribers, revenue) and manage analytics groups for aggregating videos, playlists, or channels.\n\n## Quick Start\n\n```bash\n# Get channel views and watch time for the last 30 days\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids=channel==MINE&startDate=2025-04-01&endDate=2025-04-30&metrics=views,estimatedMinutesWatched,averageViewDuration')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n## Base URL\n\n```\nhttps://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/{native-api-path}\n```\n\nMaton proxies requests to `youtubeanalytics.googleapis.com` and automatically injects your OAuth token.\n\n## Authentication\n\nAll requests require the Maton API key in the Authorization header:\n\n```\nAuthorization: Bearer $MATON_API_KEY\n```\n\n**Environment Variable:** Set your API key as `MATON_API_KEY`:\n\n```bash\nexport MATON_API_KEY=\"YOUR_API_KEY\"\n```\n\n### Getting Your API Key\n\n1. Sign in or create an account at [maton.ai](https://maton.ai)\n2. Go to [maton.ai/settings](https://maton.ai/settings)\n3. Copy your API key\n\n## Connection Management\n\nManage your YouTube Analytics OAuth connections at `https://api.maton.ai`.\n\n### List Connections\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections?app=youtube-analytics&status=ACTIVE')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n### Create Connection\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\ndata = json.dumps({'app': 'youtube-analytics'}).encode()\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections', data=data, method='POST')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nreq.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n### Get Connection\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections/{connection_id}')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n**Response:**\n```json\n{\n  \"connection\": {\n    \"connection_id\": \"{connection_id}\",\n    \"status\": \"ACTIVE\",\n    \"creation_time\": \"2025-12-08T07:20:53.488460Z\",\n    \"last_updated_time\": \"2026-01-31T20:03:32.593153Z\",\n    \"url\": \"https://connect.maton.ai/?session_token=...\",\n    \"app\": \"youtube-analytics\",\n    \"metadata\": {}\n  }\n}\n```\n\nOpen the returned `url` in a browser to complete OAuth authorization.\n\n### Delete Connection\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections/{connection_id}', method='DELETE')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n### Specifying Connection\n\nIf you have multiple YouTube Analytics connections, specify which one to use with the `Maton-Connection` header:\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids=channel==MINE&startDate=2025-01-01&endDate=2025-01-31&metrics=views')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nreq.add_header('Maton-Connection', '{connection_id}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\nIf you have multiple connections, always include this header to ensure requests go to the intended account.\n\n## Security & Permissions\n\n- Access is scoped to the YouTube channel(s) associated with the connected Google account.\n- Reports are read-only and do not modify channel data.\n- **Group management operations (create, update, delete) require explicit user approval.** Before executing any group or group item modification, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.\n\n## API Reference\n\n### Reports\n\n#### Query Reports\n\n```bash\nGET /youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids={channel_id}&startDate={start}&endDate={end}&metrics={metrics}\n```\n\n**Required Parameters:**\n\n| Parameter | Type | Description |\n|-----------|------|-------------|\n| `ids` | string | Channel identifier: `channel==MINE` or `channel==CHANNEL_ID` |\n| `startDate` | string | Start date in `YYYY-MM-DD` format |\n| `endDate` | string | End date in `YYYY-MM-DD` format |\n| `metrics` | string | Comma-separated metrics (e.g., `views,likes,comments`) |\n\n**Optional Parameters:**\n\n| Parameter | Type | Description |\n|-----------|------|-------------|\n| `dimensions` | string | Comma-separated dimensions (e.g., `day`, `month`, `country`, `video`) |\n| `filters` | string | Filters in format `dimension==value` (e.g., `country==US`) |\n| `sort` | string | Sort field; prefix with `-` for descending (e.g., `-views`) |\n| `maxResults` | integer | Maximum rows to return |\n| `startIndex` | integer | 1-based pagination start index |\n| `currency` | string | ISO 4217 currency code for revenue metrics (default: USD) |\n\n**Example - Daily views for a month:**\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids=channel==MINE&startDate=2025-03-01&endDate=2025-03-31&metrics=views,estimatedMinutesWatched,averageViewDuration&dimensions=day&sort=-views&maxResults=10')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n**Example - Monthly summary:**\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids=channel==MINE&startDate=2024-01-01&endDate=2024-12-01&metrics=views,likes,shares,subscribersGained,subscribersLost&dimensions=month&sort=-views')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n**Response:**\n```json\n{\n  \"kind\": \"youtubeAnalytics#resultTable\",\n  \"columnHeaders\": [\n    {\n      \"name\": \"day\",\n      \"columnType\": \"DIMENSION\",\n      \"dataType\": \"STRING\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"name\": \"views\",\n      \"columnType\": \"METRIC\",\n      \"dataType\": \"INTEGER\"\n    }\n  ],\n  \"rows\": [\n    [\"2025-03-12\", 4],\n    [\"2025-03-15\", 2]\n  ]\n}\n```\n\n**Common Metrics:**\n- `views` - Total video views\n- `likes` - Total likes\n- `dislikes` - Total dislikes\n- `comments` - Total comments\n- `shares` - Total shares\n- `estimatedMinutesWatched` - Total watch time in minutes\n- `averageViewDuration` - Average view duration in seconds\n- `subscribersGained` - New subscribers gained\n- `subscribersLost` - Subscribers lost\n- `averageViewPercentage` - Average percentage of video watched\n- `cardClickRate` - Card click rate\n\n**Common Dimensions:**\n- `day` - Daily aggregation (YYYY-MM-DD)\n- `month` - Monthly aggregation (YYYY-MM); endDate must align to 1st of month\n- `country` - ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code\n- `video` - Per-video breakdown\n- `deviceType` - Device type (DESKTOP, MOBILE, TABLET, TV, etc.)\n- `operatingSystem` - OS (ANDROID, IOS, WINDOWS, etc.)\n- `liveOrOnDemand` - LIVE or ON_DEMAND\n- `subscribedStatus` - SUBSCRIBED or UNSUBSCRIBED\n\n### Groups\n\n#### List Groups\n\n```bash\nGET /youtube-analytics/v2/groups?mine=true\n```\n\nOr by specific IDs:\n\n```bash\nGET /youtube-analytics/v2/groups?id={group_id}\n```\n\n**Parameters:**\n\n| Parameter | Type | Description |\n|-----------|------|-------------|\n| `mine` | boolean | Set to `true` to retrieve all groups owned by authenticated user |\n| `id` | string | Comma-separated group IDs to retrieve |\n| `pageToken` | string | Token for paginating results |\n\n**Response:**\n```json\n{\n  \"kind\": \"youtube#groupListResponse\",\n  \"items\": [\n    {\n      \"kind\": \"youtube#group\",\n      \"etag\": \"CQVfQEQY1xqZ2O8xKat5QfS2cik\",\n      \"id\": \"JiAz5ne9Wwk\",\n      \"snippet\": {\n        \"title\": \"My Video Group\",\n        \"publishedAt\": \"2026-05-04T22:02:12Z\"\n      },\n      \"contentDetails\": {\n        \"itemType\": \"youtube#video\"\n      }\n    }\n  ],\n  \"nextPageToken\": \"...\"\n}\n```\n\n#### Create Group\n\n```bash\nPOST /youtube-analytics/v2/groups\nContent-Type: application/json\n\n{\n  \"snippet\": {\n    \"title\": \"My New Group\"\n  },\n  \"contentDetails\": {\n    \"itemType\": \"youtube#video\"\n  }\n}\n```\n\n**Valid item types:** `youtube#video`, `youtube#playlist`, `youtube#channel`, `youtubePartner#asset`\n\n**Example:**\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\ndata = json.dumps({\n    \"snippet\": {\"title\": \"Top Performers\"},\n    \"contentDetails\": {\"itemType\": \"youtube#video\"}\n}).encode()\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/groups', data=data, method='POST')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nreq.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n#### Update Group\n\n```bash\nPUT /youtube-analytics/v2/groups\nContent-Type: application/json\n\n{\n  \"id\": \"{group_id}\",\n  \"snippet\": {\n    \"title\": \"Updated Title\"\n  },\n  \"contentDetails\": {\n    \"itemType\": \"youtube#video\"\n  }\n}\n```\n\nOnly the group title can be updated.\n\n#### Delete Group\n\n```bash\nDELETE /youtube-analytics/v2/groups?id={group_id}\n```\n\n### Group Items\n\n#### List Group Items\n\n```bash\nGET /youtube-analytics/v2/groupItems?groupId={group_id}\n```\n\n**Response:**\n```json\n{\n  \"kind\": \"youtube#groupItemListResponse\",\n  \"etag\": \"...\",\n  \"items\": [\n    {\n      \"kind\": \"youtube#groupItem\",\n      \"etag\": \"...\",\n      \"groupId\": \"JiAz5ne9Wwk\",\n      \"resource\": {\n        \"kind\": \"youtube#video\",\n        \"id\": \"VIDEO_ID\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n```\n\n#### Add Item to Group\n\n```bash\nPOST /youtube-analytics/v2/groupItems\nContent-Type: application/json\n\n{\n  \"groupId\": \"{group_id}\",\n  \"resource\": {\n    \"kind\": \"youtube#video\",\n    \"id\": \"{video_id}\"\n  }\n}\n```\n\nReturns 201 on success, 204 if item already exists in group. Maximum 500 items per group.\n\n#### Remove Item from Group\n\n```bash\nDELETE /youtube-analytics/v2/groupItems?id={group_item_id}\n```\n\n## Pagination\n\n### Reports\n\nUse `startIndex` and `maxResults` for paginating report results:\n\n```bash\nGET /youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids=channel==MINE&startDate=2025-01-01&endDate=2025-03-31&metrics=views&dimensions=day&maxResults=30&startIndex=1\n```\n\n`startIndex` is 1-based. Increment by `maxResults` for subsequent pages.\n\n### Groups\n\nUse token-based pagination:\n\n```bash\nGET /youtube-analytics/v2/groups?mine=true&pageToken={nextPageToken}\n```\n\nResponse includes `nextPageToken` when more results exist.\n\n## Code Examples\n\n### JavaScript\n\n```javascript\nconst response = await fetch(\n  'https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports?ids=channel==MINE&startDate=2025-01-01&endDate=2025-01-31&metrics=views,likes,comments&dimensions=day&sort=-views',\n  {\n    headers: {\n      'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.MATON_API_KEY}`\n    }\n  }\n);\nconst data = await response.json();\nconsole.log(data.rows);\n```\n\n### Python\n\n```python\nimport os\nimport requests\n\nresponse = requests.get(\n    'https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports',\n    headers={'Authorization': f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}'},\n    params={\n        'ids': 'channel==MINE',\n        'startDate': '2025-01-01',\n        'endDate': '2025-01-31',\n        'metrics': 'views,likes,comments',\n        'dimensions': 'day',\n        'sort': '-views'\n    }\n)\ndata = response.json()\nfor row in data.get('rows', []):\n    print(row)\n```\n\n## Notes\n\n- Dates must be in `YYYY-MM-DD` format\n- When using `month` dimension, `endDate` must align to the 1st of a month (e.g., `2024-12-01` not `2024-12-31`)\n- `ids=channel==MINE` uses the authenticated user's channel; use `channel==CHANNEL_ID` for a specific channel\n- Groups can contain a maximum of 500 items, all of the same resource type\n- Only the group title can be updated via `groups.update`; use `groupItems` methods to manage membership\n- Adding items to a group requires the items to be owned by the authenticated channel\n- IMPORTANT: When using curl commands, use `curl -g` when URLs contain brackets to disable glob parsing\n- IMPORTANT: When piping curl output to `jq` or other commands, environment variables like `$MATON_API_KEY` may not expand correctly in some shell environments\n\n## Error Handling\n\n| Status | Meaning |\n|--------|---------|\n| 400 | Bad request (invalid date range, misaligned month dimension, missing required params) |\n| 401 | Invalid or missing Maton API key |\n| 403 | Forbidden (insufficient permissions or trying to add items not owned by channel) |\n| 429 | Rate limited |\n| 4xx/5xx | Passthrough error from YouTube Analytics API |\n\n### Troubleshooting: API Key Issues\n\n1. Check that the `MATON_API_KEY` environment variable is set:\n\n```bash\necho $MATON_API_KEY\n```\n\n2. Verify the API key is valid by listing connections:\n\n```bash\npython <<'EOF'\nimport urllib.request, os, json\nreq = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections')\nreq.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ[\"MATON_API_KEY\"]}')\nprint(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))\nEOF\n```\n\n### Troubleshooting: Invalid App Name\n\n1. Ensure your URL path starts with `youtube-analytics`. For example:\n\n- Correct: `https://api.maton.ai/youtube-analytics/v2/reports?...`\n- Incorrect: `https://api.maton.ai/v2/reports?...`\n\n## Resources\n\n- [YouTube Analytics API Overview](https://developers.google.com/youtube/analytics)\n- [YouTube Analytics API Reference](https://developers.google.com/youtube/analytics/reference)\n- [Channel Reports](https://developers.google.com/youtube/analytics/channel_reports)\n- [Available Metrics](https://developers.google.com/youtube/analytics/metrics)\n- [Available Dimensions](https://developers.google.com/youtube/analytics/dimensions)\n- [Maton Community](https://discord.com/invite/dBfFAcefs2)\n- [Maton Support](mailto:support@maton.ai)\n","tags":{"latest":"1.0.0"},"stats":{"comments":0,"downloads":380,"installsAllTime":0,"installsCurrent":0,"stars":0,"versions":1},"createdAt":1778148791368,"updatedAt":1781739751880},"latestVersion":{"version":"1.0.0","createdAt":1778148791368,"changelog":"Initial release of youtube-analytics skill.\n\n- Integrates YouTube Analytics API with managed OAuth via Maton.\n- Retrieve channel analytics reports and performance metrics (views, watch time, subscribers, revenue).\n- Includes support for report queries with filters, dimensions, and sorting.\n- Manage YouTube Analytics OAuth connections (list, create, delete, specify with header).\n- Allows management of video, playlist, and channel groups with explicit permission.\n- Requires a Maton API key for authorization.","license":"MIT-0"},"metadata":{"setup":[{"key":"MATON_API_KEY","required":true}],"os":null,"systems":null},"owner":{"handle":"byungkyu","userId":"s174c3s2kc1ehqj1ytzntezj2983e2aj","displayName":"byungkyu","image":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/16563684?v=4"},"moderation":null}