Filmot
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Searches YouTube subtitles, transcripts and metadata for words, quotations and channel details.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Filmot, a search engine for YouTube subtitles and video metadata.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 25 October 2026.
Check: 25 October 2026.
Public search for “radio telescope” in automatically generated YouTube subtitles.
Results list with matching subtitle passages, video and channel details, including videos published in October 2026.
Use in OSINT research
Finds YouTube videos through spoken terms and quotations in subtitles. Channel filters and metadata search help narrow down relevant videos and publications.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | Videos with matching subtitle passages, plus matches from video and channel metadata. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches manual and automatically generated YouTube subtitles.
- Restricts searches to selected channels.
- Searches video and channel metadata.
- Saves searches and sends daily email notifications with an account.
- Provides search and metadata features through a documented API.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Transcript search
- Video search
Coverage
Dataset
Index of selected public YouTube subtitles and video and channel metadata. According to the provider, the index is updated continuously, often one to two days after publication.
Access
Requirements
Basic search without an account. An account is required for saved searches, private notes and API keys; up to five API keys.
Export
Standard export: 60 subtitle lines or 100 metadata rows. Higher Patreon tiers allow larger exports. API outputs as CSV, JSONL and ZIP according to the FAQ.
Provider
Unknown
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Available. API v1 with an API key for video, channel, subtitle and metadata searches. One to five credits per request, depending on the endpoint.
MCP
Not documented. Not described on the product and legal pages reviewed.
AI agents
Available. The official Markdown API guide also addresses scripts and AI agents.
Usage note
Automated access is permitted only through the documented API or with express permission.
Legal note
Limitations
- The subtitle index covers selected videos only.
- Standard exports are limited to 60 subtitle lines or 100 metadata rows.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Filmot API v1: documentation
Filmot · EN
Describes API keys, endpoints and credit usage.