Is there a Youtube API that gives only audio? [closed]

Answer 1

youtube-dl

This is technically possible and very easy to do with youtube-dl. Note: this isn't an "api". This isn't supported by Google, and it technically may be against there TOS. I assume if you have access in North Korea, that it's totally legal.

# Download the stream and extract the audio.
youtube-dl -x

# If you just need the url you can use
youtube-dl -x --get-url <URL>

Answer 2

Well, I know its an old thread but still i'm posting my answer because its still unanswered.

I know its against youtube policy to download video but there is a way of downloading youtube video as an audio/mp3 file.

First is: http://api.youtube6download.top These guys will give you an easiest way of converting yt to mp3 by using there HTML LINK, Javascript/iframe widgets.

I have also seen their API listed on mashape link: https://market.mashape.com/CoolGuruji/youtube-to-mp3-download

All you need to enter youtube video id and it will fetch/convert youtube video into audio format.

Its not official an API by youtube itself.

I am using it on my websites it works very well for me.

I hope now this question is actually answered.

Answer 3

Use the YouTube MP3 API. The iframe Code generates Download Buttons in various qualities and it´s free and without Ads.

https://youtubemp3api.com/

Look also at this Github Link: YouTube-MP3-API @ GitHub