YouTube Video & Post Scheduler + MCP API Integration
Quick Summary (Reviewed 2026-10-15)
Reeling supports YouTube publishing and scheduling via OAuth 2.0 / Authorized Platform Credentials in Connect Channels. Video upload; choose privacy and audience settings. Public uploads depend on the connected channel and the app's current capability. Plans start at $2.99/month (Starter) and $5.99/month (Creator with full REST API & 14-tool MCP server access).
YouTube Technical Specifications & Capabilities
| Connection Method | OAuth 2.0 / Authorized Platform Credentials in Connect Channels |
|---|---|
| Publishing Scope | Video upload; choose privacy and audience settings. Public uploads depend on the connected channel and the app's current capability. |
| File & Text Limits | 100 MiB; MP4, MOV or WebM. Title: 100 characters. |
| Spam & Pre-Flight Check | Pre-flight media, aspect-ratio, and character-limit verification |
| Unified Inbox | Read comments and reply, with the required Google permissions. |
| Analytics Metrics | Video views, likes and comment counts; shares are not fetched. |
| AI Agent / MCP Support | Supported via reeling_publish_post and POST /api/v1/publish |
How to Schedule & Automate YouTube Posts
- 1Connect your YouTube account in Reeling → Connect Channels.
- 2Upload your video or generate an AI storyboard in Compose, and customize YouTube-specific visibility and interaction settings.
- 3Publish immediately, schedule on the visual calendar, or automate via the Reeling REST API & MCP server.
Automate YouTube via MCP Server (Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw)
Full MCP setup guide →{
"tool": "reeling_publish_post",
"arguments": {
"projectId": "YOUR_PROJECT_ID",
"platforms": ["youtube"],
"caption": "New release walkthrough — prepared and scheduled with Reeling.",
"videoUrl": "https://cdn.example.com/demo.mp4"
}
}Frequently Asked Questions — YouTube
What are the upload and text limits for YouTube in Reeling?
100 MiB; MP4, MOV or WebM. Title: 100 characters. Publishing scope: Video upload; choose privacy and audience settings. Public uploads depend on the connected channel and the app's current capability.
Does Reeling support YouTube analytics and comment inbox management?
Inbox support: Read comments and reply, with the required Google permissions. Metrics support: Video views, likes and comment counts; shares are not fetched.
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