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Scan → Start a Scan
AI-generatedSummary
Start a scan to search for fresh outliers and channels on a specified topic.
Inputs
- findBy (required) — Choose to start the scan from search queries or specific channels.
- query — Search queries, applicable when 'Find By' is set to 'Query'. Multiple search terms can be added (up to 10).
- channelIds — YouTube channel IDs (must be valid 24-character IDs), applicable when 'Find By' is set to 'Channels'. Multiple channel IDs can be provided.
- mode — Select the scanning mode: Fast, Standard, or Test.
- requestOptions — Additional request options like batching and timeout settings.
Output shape
no body — success/failure only.
Ensure that the required parameters are set appropriately; 'findBy' must be specified.
Examples
Example 1: Finding relevant videos
Set 'findBy' to 'query', specify a list of search terms in 'query', and select 'Fast' mode.
Example 2: Scanning specific channels
Set 'findBy' to 'channels', provide valid channel IDs in 'channelIds', and select 'Standard' mode.