YouTube Video Length Search

Searches YouTube video with specified duration by YouTube Data API

Dependencies

google-api-python-client: Install this package using pip install google-api-python-client.

Usage

Obtain a YouTube API key: Replace "YOUR_YOUTUBE_API_KEY" in the script with your actual YouTube API key. If you don't have one, follow the instructions to create a new API key on the Google Developer Console.
Command-line arguments:
- -i or --iso-8601: Specify the target duration in ISO 8601 time format (e.g., PT14M7S).
- -s or --seconds: Specify the target duration in seconds (e.g., 411).
- -l or --list: Use this option for a list of videos without filtering by duration.
- -q or --search-query: Provide your desired search query (e.g., "00:14:07").
Note: You can use the -t or --test flag to test the program with example inputs.
Run the script: Execute the script with the desired command-line arguments. For example:

python youtube-video-length.py -i PT14M7S -q "00:14:07"

Output: The script will display YouTube video titles, IDs, ISO duration, and duration in seconds for videos that match the specified criteria.

Example Application

An example application of this program is to solve the password game with rule 24, as described on Neal.fun.

Example output

example-output.txt:

$ ./youtube-video-length-w-key.py -t
Video Title: جھوٹ پکڑا گیا9مئی کا غبارہ پھٹ گیا؟کرش خان پھر ناکام، یتیموں کی نئی پارٹی؟ڈیتھ سیل میں قیدیوں پر ظلم
Video ID: t-m5hWMq0mw
Video Duration (ISO): PT14M7S
Video Duration (s): 847 seconds

Video Title: 1 Billion Tonnes and counting, Canada Nickel Company Expands Land Package (TSX.V:CNC)
Video ID: a-EEvU8eIe8
Video Duration (ISO): PT14M7S
Video Duration (s): 847 seconds

Video Title: ن لیگ کافوج کیخلاف گندا کھیل 100راہنما فارغ کرنیکا منصوبہ؟ فوجی عدالتوں کا مقدمہ اہم ہوگیا
Video ID: IOeyBMewQSc
Video Duration (ISO): PT14M7S
Video Duration (s): 847 seconds

Video Title: لڑائی بڑھ گئی | چیف جسٹس بندیال، آرمی چیف آمنے سامنے | DGISPR کی دھمکیاں | چیف جسٹس ڈٹ گئے
Video ID: JiHBu5hh-qg
Video Duration (ISO): PT14M7S
Video Duration (s): 847 seconds

Video Title: چودہ جماعتیں87 وزیر لیکن پاکستان ہارگیا | آرمی چیف سےایک سوال؟کرش خان پراجیکٹ واشنگٹن میں بھی ناکام؟
Video ID: ovn3HpHuEDo
Video Duration (ISO): PT14M7S
Video Duration (s): 847 seconds

Development

Use release.py to remove api key

Disclaimer

Please note that this script uses the YouTube Data API, and you need to abide by the API usage policies set by YouTube. It's recommended to refer to the YouTube API Terms of Service and ensure compliance with their requirements.

License

This script is provided as-is and is subject to the terms of the LICENSE file. Use it responsibly and at your own risk.

WingTillDie/youtube-video-length