YouTube Video Scraper

The YouTube Video Scraper automation extracts detailed information from individual YouTube videos, such as titles, descriptions, view counts, upload dates, and more. This tool is ideal for marketers, researchers, and growth hackers looking to analyze video content trends or collect data for marketing campaigns. Data can be exported to Google Sheets or CSV for organized tracking and analysis. Follow this comprehensive guide to set up and execute the automation.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store and search for YouTube Video Scraper. Click on the automation to open its configuration screen.

Step 2: Connect Your TexAu Account

Ensure your TexAu account is connected to enable the automation. Click Add Account and follow one of these methods:

1. Magic Link: Receive a secure link via email for cookie-free login.
2. Browser Extension: Use TexAu’s built-in extension to directly connect your account.

Tip: Use Magic Link for a faster and more secure setup.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

Define the YouTube video URLs you want to scrape. TexAu provides the following input options:

1. Manually Enter a Single Input: Enter a single YouTube video URL directly into the input field.
2. Google Sheets: Use a Google Sheet with multiple video URLs, each in a separate row. Paste the sheet link or connect your Google account to grant access.
3. CSV File: Upload a CSV file containing video URLs in a column for bulk scraping.

Tip: Use Google Sheets or CSV for managing and scraping data from multiple videos.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To automate video scraping at specific times, configure the Schedule settings:

• None: Run the automation immediately.
• At Regular Intervals: Set the automation to repeat every few hours or daily.
• Once: Specify a one-time run at a particular date and time.
• Every Day: Automate scraping daily at a chosen time.
• On Specific Days of the Week: Choose specific days like Monday or Friday.
• On Specific Days of the Month: Select specific dates like the 1st or 15th.
• On Specific Dates: Define exact dates for the automation.

Tip: Scheduling ensures consistent and regular updates for ongoing data collection projects.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To simulate natural browsing behavior and reduce detection risk, configure an Iteration Delay between scraping requests. Adjust the following:

• Minimum Delay: The shortest interval between requests.
• Maximum Delay: The longest interval to add randomness.

For example, delays between 5–10 seconds can make scraping appear more organic.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Select how to save and manage the scraped video data:

1. Export Options: Choose Google Sheets for real-time collaboration or CSV for offline access.
2. Output Management:
   • Append: Add new data to the end of an existing file.
   • Split: Create a new file for every automation run.
   • Overwrite: Replace previous data with the latest results.
3. Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to remove duplicate entries for a cleaner dataset.

Tip: Exporting directly to Google Sheets is ideal for teams working on live datasets.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once all configurations are complete, click Run to start the automation. Choose between:

• Cloud: Run the automation on TexAu’s servers for a hands-free experience.
• Desktop: Run locally on your device, using your IP address to simulate manual browsing.

Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

Once the automation completes, access your results in the Data Store:

1. Navigate to Data Store in TexAu.
2. Locate the YouTube Video Scraper automation.
3. Click See Data to view or download the scraped video details.

The YouTube Video Scraper automation simplifies the collection of detailed video data, empowering marketers, researchers, and content creators with actionable insights. With features like bulk input, scheduling, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool streamlines trend analysis, audience research, and campaign planning.