Automatically Update YouTube Video Descriptions with Inserted Text

Automatically update YouTube video descriptions by inserting specific text between designated lines. This workflow allows YouTubers to efficiently modify multiple video descriptions at once, ensuring consistency and saving time on manual edits. Ideal for adding new links or information seamlessly across videos.

7/8/2025
9 nodes
Medium
manualmediumyoutubesticky notesplitinbatches
Categories:
Manual TriggeredMedium WorkflowCreative Content & Video Automation
Integrations:
YouTubeSticky NoteSplitInBatches

Target Audience

Who Should Use This Workflow


- YouTubers looking to update multiple video descriptions efficiently without manual edits.
- Content Creators who frequently need to add links or text to their video descriptions for consistency.
- Social Media Managers managing multiple YouTube channels and needing a streamlined process for updates.

Problem Solved

What Problem Does This Workflow Solve


This workflow addresses the challenge of manually editing video descriptions across multiple YouTube videos. It allows users to automatically insert a specified row of text between two existing rows in the descriptions, ensuring uniformity and saving time, especially for those with a large library of videos.

Workflow Steps

Detailed Explanation of the Workflow Process


1. Manual Trigger: The workflow is initiated manually by the user.
2. Set String to Insert: Users define the text to be inserted, specifying the rows before and after which the new text will be added.
3. Get All Videos: The workflow retrieves a list of the most recent videos from the user's YouTube channel, limited to 3 videos.
4. Loop Over Videos: The workflow processes each video one by one.
5. Get Specific Video: For each video, the workflow fetches details such as the current description and other metadata.
6. Create New Video Description with Row Inserted: A code function is executed to manipulate the description by inserting the specified text between the designated rows.
7. Update Video Description: Finally, the updated description is sent back to YouTube to update the video’s metadata.

Customization Guide

How Users Can Customize and Adapt This Workflow


- Adjust the Number of Videos: Change the limit parameter in the Get All Videos node to process more or fewer videos.
- Modify Insertion Rows: Update the values of rowBefore, rowToInsert, and rowAfter in the Set String to Insert node to customize the text and its placement.
- Change Video Retrieval Options: Modify the filters in the Get All Videos node to target specific videos based on criteria such as upload date or category.
- Expand Descriptions: If needed, the Create New Video Description with Row Inserted node can be enhanced with additional logic to handle more complex description formats.