YouTube - Update record action

The Update record action updates the metadata of an existing playlist or video on the connected channel in YouTube.

PREREQUISITES

This action requires OAuth 2.0 authentication. API key authentication isn't supported for actions that modify data. Your OAuth connection needs a scope that grants write access, such as Manage YouTube account, Force SSL (secure access), or YouTube Partner access.

Input

FieldDescription
Object typeSelect the type of YouTube record to update. Options are Playlist or Video metadata.
Playlist IDEnter the ID of the playlist to update. This field is required when Object type is Playlist.
Video IDEnter the ID of the video to update. This field is required when Object type is Video metadata.
TitleEnter the new title. Workato preserves the existing value if you leave this field blank.
DescriptionEnter the new description. Workato preserves the existing value if you leave this field blank.
TagsEnter the new list of tags. Replaces existing tags. Workato preserves the existing tags if you leave this field blank. Only available when Object type is Video metadata.

PLAYLIST UPDATES

Provide a value for at least one of Title or Description when Object type is Playlist. YouTube rejects the request if you leave both fields blank.

Output

Output fields are dynamically generated based on the object you select. The following fields are common to all object types:

FieldDescription
KindThe API resource type, for example youtube#playlist.
EtagThe ETag of the resource.
SnippetContains details about the resource, such as Title, Description, Published at date, Channel ID, Channel title, and Thumbnails.

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