A free YouTube API key lets VidFlow search playlists. Takes about 60 seconds to get.
No key? Demo mode (search disabled, add by URL works)
API KEY GUIDE
Getting your free YouTube key
What is an API key?
An API key is a short code that lets VidFlow talk to YouTube on your behalf so it can search for playlists. It is free, takes about 60 seconds to create, and you only ever need one.
Step 1 — Open the YouTube API page
Click the link below and sign in with any Google account (Gmail works fine). Google may auto-create a project for you — that is normal.
Click the blue Enable button. You will land on the API details page.
Step 3 — Create credentials
On the API details page, click the Create credentials button in the top-right callout. Choose Public data and click Next.
Step 4 — Copy your key
Your API key is shown immediately. Copy it and paste it into VidFlow — you can use it as-is. Google recommends restricting it (optional but good practice).
Optional — Restrict the key
Click Restrict key, then open the Select API restrictions dropdown, type youtube, select YouTube Data API v3, click OK, then Save. After saving, go to Credentials in the left sidebar and click Show key to copy your final key.