5 free tools

YouTube Channel ID, Handle, RSS & Audit Tools

Channel setup is the foundation people skip. A clear name, a valid handle, a public RSS feed for tools and newsletters, and an audit of About, playlists, and branding will compound every video you publish.

Channel Tools YouTube Channel ID Finder Extract UC… channel IDs from channel URLs, /channel/ links, and video pages so APIs and tools stop guessing. Channel Tools YouTube Channel Name Generator Invent brandable, pronounceable channel names by niche with handle-friendly slugs. Channel Tools YouTube Handle Checker Validate @handle format, length, and characters before you try to claim a name in YouTube Studio. Channel Tools YouTube Channel Audit Checklist A scored pre-flight for About, branding, playlists, links, and upload hygiene — for creators and managers. Channel Tools YouTube RSS Feed Finder Build the public RSS URL from a channel ID so newsletters, Discord bots, and monitors can watch uploads.

How to use these tools

APIs, analytics exports, and third-party dashboards often need a channel ID (the UC… string), not a custom URL. Handles need to be readable and brandable. RSS still powers email digests and some automation. An audit catches missing links, empty playlists, and About sections that do not match the content you actually publish.

Each tool includes a working editor plus a full guide. Pair this category with the YouTube SEO guide and the content strategy guide if you are planning a full month of uploads.