YouTube Summary Generator API
Generate AI-powered summaries from YouTube videos and Shorts with a single API request. Instantly extract key insights, main points, and actionable information without watching the entire video.
- AI-powered video summaries
- Custom response formats
- Works with videos and Shorts
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See It in Action
Getting started is simple and takes just minutes. Explore the interactive examples below to see exactly how the API works before using it in your own workflow.
Pick a video
Any YouTube video or Shorts URL works the same way.
Send the request
Pick the format you'd use in your own stack, then hit Execute.
curl -X GET "https://api.socialkit.dev/youtube/summarize?access_key=%7B%7Byour_access_key%7D%7D&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dfq7YZTgYmoc"
Get the summary
AI-generated summary with key insights, ready to use.
Hit Execute above to send the request and see the captured response.
Integrate with Your Favorite No-Code Platform
Use Zapier, Make, n8n or any other no-code platform using our native connection or by using the access token.
Everything You Need From a YouTube Summary API
Generate AI-powered summaries with key insights, main points, and structured metadata from YouTube videos and Shorts.
AI-Powered Video Summaries
Convert lengthy YouTube videos into concise summaries that capture the most important information in seconds.
Key Insights & Main Points
Extract the core ideas, highlights, and actionable takeaways so you can understand a video's content without watching it in full.
Works With YouTube Shorts
Summarize both standard YouTube videos and Shorts using the same simple endpoint.
Custom Response Format
Tailor the generated summary to your use case by requesting the output format that best fits your application.
Structured JSON Output
Receive clean, developer-friendly responses that integrate easily into websites, AI agents, automation platforms, and internal tools.
Built for AI Applications
Power LLM workflows, RAG pipelines, research assistants, content intelligence tools, and knowledge bases with concise video summaries.
Simple REST API
Integrate using Python, Node.js, PHP, Java, Go, Zapier, Make, n8n, or any platform capable of making HTTP requests.
No Manual Analysis Required
Skip hours of watching videos or processing transcripts. Send a URL and receive an intelligent summary automatically.
What developers say
Teams shipping with SocialKit in production.
"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."
Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn
"Quick, caring and efficient support!"
Thomas Puech, Designer
"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"
Robert Podsiadlo, Founder at PrimeStuff
What Teams Are Building With YouTube Summary Data
From content repurposing to AI applications, video summaries power tools that turn long-form content into something useful in seconds.
Content Repurposing & Social Media Management
Turn long YouTube videos into blog posts, newsletters, social media updates, and marketing copy without watching the entire video.
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
Summarize competitor videos and industry content to uncover trends, messaging, and key insights in minutes.
Education & E-Learning Content Creation
Convert lectures, tutorials, and educational videos into study guides, revision notes, and learning materials using AI-generated summaries.
Episode Recap & Video Synopsis Creation
Automatically generate concise recaps and synopses for long-form YouTube videos, podcasts, interviews, and series content.
Content Ideation & Inspiration for Creators
Analyze successful videos and quickly understand trending topics to spark new content ideas and creative directions.
Automation Workflows (Zapier, Make, n8n)
Build automated workflows that summarize YouTube videos and route the results to CRMs, knowledge bases, Slack, Notion, Google Sheets, or other business tools.
Get Started for Free
Extract transcripts, generate summaries, and analyze engagement across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and more at scale.
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Standard
- 12,000Credits
- $2.42 per 1k credits
- 120 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
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- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
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- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
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Growth
- 18,000Credits
- $2.17 per 1k credits
- 180 requests / minute
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- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Ultimate
- 50,000Credits
- $1.90 per 1k credits
- 360 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
- Higher Rate Limits
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Business
- 150,000Credits
- $1.40 per 1k credits
- 600 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
- Higher Rate Limits
- Priority Support
Free
- 20Credits
- Perfect for testing
- 40 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Standard
- 12,000Credits
- $2.42 per 1k credits
- 120 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Growth
- 18,000Credits
- $2.17 per 1k credits
- 180 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
Ultimate
- 50,000Credits
- $1.90 per 1k credits
- 360 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
- Higher Rate Limits
- Priority Support
Business
- 150,000Credits
- $1.40 per 1k credits
- 600 requests / minute
- Includes All APIs
- YouTube APIs
- TikTok APIs
- Instagram APIs
- Facebook APIs
- Twitter/X APIs
- LinkedIn APIs
- Video File APIs
- More Coming Soon
- Higher Rate Limits
- Priority Support
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