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The ZappySys API Driver is a user-friendly interface designed to facilitate the seamless integration of various applications with the YouTube API. With its intuitive design and robust functionality, the ZappySys API Driver simplifies the process of configuring specific API endpoints to efficiently read or write data from YouTube.

On this page you will find some SQL examples which can be used for API ODBC Driver or Data Gateway API Connector.

Get videos of my account

SELECT * FROM MyVideos

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Get channels of my account

SELECT * FROM MyChannels

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Get playlists of my account

SELECT * FROM MyPlaylists

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Get comments of a video

SELECT * FROM get_comments WITH (videoId='INPUT_YOUR_VIDEO_ID')

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Get comments of a channel

SELECT * FROM get_comments WITH (channelId='INPUT_YOUR_CHANNEL_ID')

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Get my playlists of my account

SELECT * FROM MyPlaylists

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Get my playlists of specific channel

SELECT * FROM get_playlists WITH (channelId='UCVGOyzms_XJNk_DHqrffXCw')

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Search for videos in whole YouTube

SELECT * FROM search WITH (q='ZappySys Tutorials', maxResults='50')

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Search for videos in a channel

SELECT * FROM search WITH (q='GPU', maxResults='50', channelId='UCXuqSBlHAE6Xw-yeJA0Tunw')

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Get channels by ids

SELECT *
FROM get_channels
WITH(
	  id='UC2d5diIOoCEa47p4PjpIHya,AC2d5diIOoCEa47p4PjpIHyQ,TC2d5diIOoCEa47p4PjpIHyI'
)

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Gets a report of specific channel

SELECT *
FROM get_report
WITH(
	  ids='channel==ENTER_CHANNEL_ID'
	, metrics='likes~shares~views'
	, startDate='2022-08-01'
	, endDate='2022-08-30'
)

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Gets a report of my channel with relative date

SELECT *
FROM get_report
WITH(
      ids='channel==MINE'
    , metrics='likes~shares~views'
    , startDate='yearstart' --OR put date like '2022-08-01'
    , endDate='today' --OR put date like '2022-08-01'
    , dimensions='country'
)

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Getting Started with Examples

ZappySys API Driver is a powerful software solution designed to facilitate the extraction and integration of data from a wide range of sources through APIs. Its intuitive design and extensive feature set make it an essential asset for any organization dealing with complex data integration tasks.

To get started with examples using ZappySys API Driver, please click on the following applications:

SQL Server Connect YouTube in SQL Server
Power BI Connect YouTube in Power BI
SSRS Connect YouTube in SSRS
Informatica Connect YouTube in Informatica
MS Access Connect YouTube in MS Access
MS Excel Connect YouTube in MS Excel
SSAS Connect YouTube in SSAS
C# Connect YouTube in C#
Python Connect YouTube in Python
JAVA Connect YouTube in JAVA
Tableau Connect YouTube in Tableau
SAP Crystal Reports Connect YouTube in SAP Crystal Reports
Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) Connect YouTube in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline)
Talend Studio Connect YouTube in Talend Studio
UiPath Connect YouTube in UiPath
PowerShell Connect YouTube in PowerShell
ODBC Connect YouTube in ODBC

Key features of the ZappySys API Driver include:

The API ODBC driver facilitates the reading and writing of data from numerous popular online services (refer to the complete list here) using familiar SQL language without learning complexity of REST API calls. The driver allows querying nested structure and output as a flat table. You can also create your own ODBC / Data Gateway API connector file and use it with this driver.

  1. Intuitive Configuration: The interface is designed to be user-friendly, enabling users to easily set up the specific API endpoints within YouTube without requiring extensive technical expertise or programming knowledge.

  2. Customizable Endpoint Setup: Users can conveniently configure the API endpoint settings, including the HTTP request method, endpoint URL, and any necessary parameters, to precisely target the desired data within YouTube.

  3. Data Manipulation Capabilities: The ZappySys API Driver allows for seamless data retrieval and writing, enabling users to fetch data from YouTube and perform various data manipulation operations as needed, all through an intuitive and straightforward interface.

  4. Secure Authentication Integration: The driver provides secure authentication integration, allowing users to securely connect to the YouTube API by inputting the necessary authentication credentials, such as API tokens or other authentication keys.

  5. Error Handling Support: The interface is equipped with comprehensive error handling support, ensuring that any errors or exceptions encountered during the data retrieval or writing process are efficiently managed and appropriately communicated to users for prompt resolution.

  6. Data Visualization and Reporting: The ZappySys API Driver facilitates the seamless processing and presentation of the retrieved data from YouTube, enabling users to generate comprehensive reports and visualizations for further analysis and decision-making purposes.

Overall, the ZappySys API Driver serves as a powerful tool for streamlining the integration of applications with YouTube, providing users with a convenient and efficient way to access and manage data, all through a user-friendly and intuitive interface.