TikTok to YouTube Automation

Overview

This project provides a fully automated workflow to download TikTok videos, extract metadata, and upload the content directly to YouTube Shorts. It simplifies cross-platform content sharing for creators and aims to minimize manual effort. Perfect for individuals and organizations managing multi-platform content distribution.

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Features

• Automated TikTok Downloads: Retrieve videos and metadata from TikTok.
• YouTube Shorts Uploads: Post videos with customizable titles, descriptions, and tags.
• User-Friendly Configuration: Easy setup and authentication process.
• Metadata Extraction: Automatically extract captions and links from TikTok videos.
• Error Handling: Built-in mechanisms for retrying failed uploads.

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Installation

Prerequisites

1. Install Python 3.8 or newer.
2. Install Node.js and npm (for TikTok scraper).
3. Set up Google Cloud Console for YouTube Data API v3.

Steps

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-org/tiktok-to-youtube-automation.git
   cd tiktok-to-youtube-automation

2. Install Python dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Install TikTok scraper:

   npm install -g tiktok-scraper

4. Configure YouTube API credentials:

   • Create a project on Google Cloud Console.
   • Enable the YouTube Data API v3.
   • Download client_secrets.json and place it in the resources/ directory.

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Usage

1. Set Configuration:

   • Open main.py and replace TIKTOK_USERNAME with the desired TikTok username.
   • Ensure the client_secrets.json file is correctly placed.

2. Run the Script:

   python main.py

3. Authenticate:

   • Follow the OAuth flow in your browser to authenticate with YouTube.
   • Once authenticated, the script will start downloading TikTok videos and uploading them to YouTube Shorts.

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Repository Structure

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├── .gitignore
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
├── requirements.txt
├── main.py
├── resources/
│   ├── client_secrets.json
│   └── examples/
│       ├── metadata_example.json
│       └── video_example.mp4

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add your feature description"

4. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Open a pull request on GitHub.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contact

For questions, support, or feedback, open an issue on GitHub or email the maintainers.

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Future Enhancements

• Multiple Account Support: Allow downloading and uploading from multiple TikTok accounts.
• Video Editing Options: Add trimming, watermarking, and resizing features.
• CLI Configuration: Implement an interactive command-line tool for configuration.
• Automated Scheduling: Enable regular updates for new TikTok content.
• Cloud Deployment Guide: Provide instructions for deploying the script to AWS or Google Cloud.