> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smartlyq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# YouTube

> YouTube support in the SmartlyQ API: limits, post types, capabilities, and how to connect.

|                   |                                                           |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Caption limit** | 5,000 characters (description)                            |
| **Post types**    | Standard video, Shorts, Community posts                   |
| **Capabilities**  | Publish · Analytics · Comments                            |
| **Connect**       | Headless (`POST /v1/social/connect/youtube`) or dashboard |
| **Tokens**        | \~1 hour, auto-refreshed                                  |

See [all platforms](/platforms) for the capability matrix and media rules.