Connect the intended YouTube channel, choose access, enable its resource and verify a first read from your AI. Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Codex or Muse.
Connect the channel you want your AI to use. Read channel details, video information, and playlists with your current Google access.Use this connection from Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Grok Bot, Muse or another compatible AI agent. Each agent needs its own ApexGenius setup once; start with Claude, ChatGPT or Codex.Explore the YouTube connector and tools. For performance data and daily reports, use YouTube Analytics.
A Google account with access to the YouTube channel you intend to connect. Check the channel in YouTube first, especially if you use a Brand Account.
An ApexGenius account with this module available. If setup is pending or the module is missing, contact support.
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Open YouTube in Connections
Find the YouTube group and open YouTube. Each module has its own channel and access selection.
Find the YouTube group and open YouTube. Analytics & Reporting has its own setup.
Earlier setup view. Review the current read-only access, then use Connect for initial setup.
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Review read-only access
Read channel details, videos, and playlists. Uploads, edits, captions, comments, subscriptions, and livestream tools are not included. Use Connect only when setting up this module.
Earlier setup view, captured September 7. The current panel shows read-only access without an access selector.
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Select your Google account and YouTube channel
On Google’s own page, select the account with access to your intended channel. If Google offers a channel or Brand Account choice, select the intended channel. Review the requested permissions before continuing. Already granted permissions may make these screens look different. Return to ApexGenius when Google finishes.
Review the requested YouTube permission, then choose Allow.
4
Enable the connected channel
Confirm the saved channel name. Open Tools, find Allowed resources, and choose Refresh if needed. Enable the intended channel. Enabling it allows ApexGenius to use existing access; it does not grant new YouTube permissions. If the channel is wrong, stop and connect the intended channel.
Check the channel name and turn on its access.
5
Check the connection status
Use Test connection or Check again when offered. Read the returned status and confirm the saved channel. A healthy connection does not yet prove that a tool read will work.
Select Test connection and check the returned channel and status.
6
Run your first read with an AI agent
Open AI agents and add or select your AI client. Allow this connection with Read only for the first test. Use the question below, then compare the returned channel and data with YouTube Studio. Empty recent analytics can mean data is not available yet.
AI agents · First read
Connection: YouTube
Access for first test: Read only
Copy the first question below into your connected AI client. Check the returned channel and result.Illustrated setup guidance. Follow the controls shown in your own account. Illustrated guide by ApexGenius, not a screenshot; your screen may differ.
Try a first question with your AI agent
Show the name and details of my connected YouTube channel.
Check connection status, the first tool result, and the channel identity separately. If access is missing, review the connection status and enabled channel. Do not assume a new grant is needed. Disconnect stops this module in ApexGenius; Google Account access removal can affect other Google apps.
This connector reads metadata for your enabled channel. It does not read video or audio content, captions, comments, subscriptions, or livestream data. It cannot upload, edit, or delete content. Tools that take video or playlist IDs check that those items belong to your selected channel.Disconnect stops this module in ApexGenius. Removing ApexGenius from Google Account access can affect sibling Google connections.Open YouTube setup · Official YouTube authorization guide
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