How does the youtube search work?

[Botspot]

youtube-dl doesn't appear to have a youtube search feature.
It appears you can give youtube-dl a keyword to search for, but then it will download the top X results!

That's not what I want.

I only want search results, containing the title of the video, and the URL. How does TBOPlayer's YT search function work? Does it use youtube-dl or something else?

[Botspot]

Okay update: I've made tremendous progress with youtube-dl at Botspot/pi-apps#116 (comment)

[Botspot]

It's about finished!
YouTubuddy is one awesome tool, and it takes TBOPlayer's search function to the next level.

[heniotierra]

Hi, @Botspot ! Now TBOPlayer uses a lib (youtube-search-python) for this, not youtube-dl. I didn't know youtube-dl had a search function. I guess I can have a look at it when I have the time. Thank you!

[Botspot]

Hi, @Botspot ! Now TBOPlayer uses a lib (youtube-search-python) for this, not youtube-dl. I didn't know youtube-dl had a search function. I guess I can have a look at it when I have the time. Thank you!

You're welcome for the info. Feel free to take a look at how YouTubuddy's bash script does it, and if you have any questions let me know.