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# @rmdes/indiekit-endpoint-youtube
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YouTube channel endpoint for [Indiekit](https://getindiekit.com/).
Display latest videos and live streaming status from any YouTube channel (or multiple channels) on your IndieWeb site.
## Installation
Install from npm:
```bash
npm install @rmdes/indiekit-endpoint-youtube
```
## Features
- **Single or Multi-Channel** - Monitor one channel or aggregate multiple channels
- **Admin Dashboard** - Overview of channel(s) with latest videos in Indiekit's admin UI
- **Live Status** - Shows when channel is live streaming (with animated badge)
- **Upcoming Streams** - Display scheduled upcoming live streams
- **Latest Videos** - Grid of recent uploads with thumbnails, duration, view counts
- **Public JSON API** - For integration with static site generators like Eleventy
- **Quota Efficient** - Uses YouTube API efficiently (playlist method vs search)
- **Smart Caching** - Respects API rate limits while staying current
## Configuration
### Single Channel
Add to your `indiekit.config.js`:
```javascript
import YouTubeEndpoint from "@rmdes/indiekit-endpoint-youtube";
export default {
plugins: [
new YouTubeEndpoint({
mountPath: "/youtube",
apiKey: process.env.YOUTUBE_API_KEY,
channelId: process.env.YOUTUBE_CHANNEL_ID,
// OR use channel handle instead:
// channelHandle: "@YourChannel",
cacheTtl: 300_000, // 5 minutes
liveCacheTtl: 60_000, // 1 minute for live status
limits: {
videos: 10,
},
}),
],
};
```
### Multiple Channels
Monitor multiple YouTube channels simultaneously:
```javascript
import YouTubeEndpoint from "@rmdes/indiekit-endpoint-youtube";
export default {
plugins: [
new YouTubeEndpoint({
mountPath: "/youtube",
apiKey: process.env.YOUTUBE_API_KEY,
channels: [
{ id: "UC...", name: "Main Channel" },
{ handle: "@SecondChannel", name: "Second Channel" },
{ id: "UC...", name: "Third Channel" },
],
cacheTtl: 300_000,
liveCacheTtl: 60_000,
limits: {
videos: 10,
},
}),
],
};
```
In multi-channel mode:
- Dashboard shows all channels with separate sections
- API endpoints aggregate data from all channels
- Videos are sorted by date across all channels
- Live status shows any channel that is currently live
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|----------|----------|-------------|
| `YOUTUBE_API_KEY` | Yes | YouTube Data API v3 key |
| `YOUTUBE_CHANNEL_ID` | Yes* | Channel ID (starts with `UC...`) |
| `YOUTUBE_CHANNEL_HANDLE` | Yes* | Channel handle (e.g., `@YourChannel`) |
*Either `channelId` or `channelHandle` is required for single-channel mode. In multi-channel mode, use the `channels` array instead.
### Getting a YouTube API Key
1. Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/)
2. Create a new project or select an existing one
3. Enable the "YouTube Data API v3"
4. Go to Credentials > Create Credentials > API Key
5. (Optional) Restrict the key to YouTube Data API only
### Finding Your Channel ID
- Go to your YouTube channel
- The URL will be `youtube.com/channel/UC...` - the `UC...` part is your channel ID
- Or use a tool like [Comment Picker](https://commentpicker.com/youtube-channel-id.php)
## Routes
### Admin Routes (require authentication)
| Route | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `GET /youtube/` | Dashboard with channel info, live status, latest videos |
| `POST /youtube/refresh` | Clear cache and refresh data (returns JSON) |
### Public API Routes (JSON)
| Route | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `GET /youtube/api/videos` | Latest videos (supports `?limit=N`) |
| `GET /youtube/api/channel` | Channel information |
| `GET /youtube/api/live` | Live streaming status (efficient by default) |
| `GET /youtube/api/live?full=true` | Live status using search API (more accurate, costs more quota) |
### Example: Eleventy Integration
```javascript
// _data/youtube.js
import EleventyFetch from "@11ty/eleventy-fetch";
export default async function() {
const baseUrl = process.env.SITE_URL || "https://example.com";
const [channel, videos, live] = await Promise.all([
EleventyFetch(`${baseUrl}/youtube/api/channel`, { duration: "15m", type: "json" }),
EleventyFetch(`${baseUrl}/youtube/api/videos?limit=6`, { duration: "5m", type: "json" }),
EleventyFetch(`${baseUrl}/youtube/api/live`, { duration: "1m", type: "json" }),
]);
return {
channel: channel.channel,
videos: videos.videos,
isLive: live.isLive,
liveStream: live.stream,
};
}
```
## API Response Examples
### GET /youtube/api/live
**Single channel:**
```json
{
"isLive": true,
"isUpcoming": false,
"stream": {
"videoId": "abc123",
"title": "Live Stream Title",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/abc123/mqdefault.jpg",
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc123"
},
"cached": true
}
```
**Multi-channel:**
```json
{
"isLive": true,
"isUpcoming": false,
"stream": {
"videoId": "abc123",
"title": "Live Stream Title"
},
"liveStatuses": [
{
"channelConfigName": "Main Channel",
"isLive": true,
"stream": { "videoId": "abc123" }
},
{
"channelConfigName": "Second Channel",
"isLive": false,
"stream": null
}
],
"cached": true
}
```
### GET /youtube/api/videos
**Single channel:**
```json
{
"videos": [
{
"id": "abc123",
"title": "Video Title",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/abc123/mqdefault.jpg",
"duration": 3661,
"durationFormatted": "1:01:01",
"viewCount": 12345,
"publishedAt": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z",
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc123",
"isLive": false
}
],
"count": 10,
"cached": true
}
```
**Multi-channel:**
```json
{
"videos": [],
"videosByChannel": {
"Main Channel": [],
"Second Channel": []
},
"count": 20,
"cached": true
}
```
### GET /youtube/api/channel
**Single channel:**
```json
{
"channel": {
"id": "UC...",
"title": "Channel Name",
"description": "Channel description",
"thumbnail": "https://...",
"subscriberCount": 12345,
"videoCount": 100,
"viewCount": 999999
},
"cached": true
}
```
**Multi-channel:**
```json
{
"channels": [
{ "id": "UC...", "title": "Channel 1", "configName": "Main Channel" },
{ "id": "UC...", "title": "Channel 2", "configName": "Second Channel" }
],
"channel": {},
"cached": true
}
```
## Options
| Option | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| `mountPath` | `/youtube` | URL path for the endpoint |
| `apiKey` | - | YouTube Data API key |
| `channelId` | - | Channel ID (UC...) - single channel mode |
| `channelHandle` | - | Channel handle (@...) - single channel mode |
| `channels` | `null` | Array of channels for multi-channel mode |
| `cacheTtl` | `300000` | Cache TTL in ms (5 min) |
| `liveCacheTtl` | `60000` | Live status cache TTL in ms (1 min) |
| `limits.videos` | `10` | Number of videos to fetch per channel |
### Channels Array Format
For multi-channel mode, the `channels` option accepts an array of objects:
```javascript
channels: [
{ id: "UC...", name: "Display Name" }, // Using channel ID
{ handle: "@username", name: "Display Name" }, // Using handle
{ id: "UC..." } // Name defaults to channel title
]
```
Either `id` or `handle` is required. The `name` field is optional and used for display purposes.
## Quota Efficiency
YouTube Data API has a daily quota (10,000 units by default). This plugin is optimized:
| Operation | Quota Cost | Method |
|-----------|------------|--------|
| Get videos | 2 units | Uses uploads playlist (not search) |
| Get channel | 1 unit | Cached for 24 hours |
| Check live status (efficient) | 2 units | Checks recent videos |
| Check live status (full) | 100 units | Only when explicitly requested |
**Single channel:** With default settings (5-min cache), ~600 units/day.
**Multi-channel:** Quota usage scales linearly. 3 channels = ~1,800 units/day.
## Requirements
- Indiekit >= 1.0.0-beta.25
- YouTube Data API v3 enabled
- Valid API key with YouTube Data API access
- Node.js >= 20
## License
MIT