YTSEARCH CLI v1.2.3
YouTube search,
from your terminal.
Search videos, channels, playlists, movies, and live streams with a focused command-line interface powered by ytsearch.js.
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npm install -g ytsearch-cliytsearch-cli● ● ●
$ ytsearch video "javascript tutorial"
YTSearch CLISearch YouTube from your terminalRun locally to retrieve live results.
COMMAND EXPLORER
All documentation →One CLI for multiple YouTube search types.
COMMAND
ytsearch video "javascript tutorial"Search for YouTube videos. See supported options, examples, output behavior, and compatibility details.
Open reference →01
Formatted output
Use default, compact, online, or detailed display modes for terminal-friendly results.
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JSON automation
Use --json when command output needs to move into scripts, pipelines, or other tools.
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Interactive watch mode
Launch ytsearch --watch for guided searches, settings, details, and playlist workflows.
Built on the ytsearch.js data layer.
ytsearch.js
A Node.js library for YouTube search, video details, playlists, and structured results.
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A terminal-first interface for developers who want YouTube search without building a UI.
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