# Video Search for YouTube (@vid)

> Inline Telegram bot to search and share YouTube videos directly in chat

Video Search for YouTube (@vid) is an inline Telegram bot that lets you search for YouTube videos from any chat. By typing the bot handle and a query in the message bar, you can preview and insert video links without switching to the YouTube app.

Website: https://t.me/vid

## What it is for

- Search and share YouTube videos inside Telegram chats without switching apps
- Preview video search results directly above the chat input box
- Quickly send reference clips or music videos during ongoing group discussions

## Features

- Inline query support via '@vid \<search terms\>' in any chat
- Instant overlay displaying YouTube video titles and thumbnails
- One-tap sharing to send video links directly into the conversation
- Works across private chats, groups, and channels

## Pricing

Free to use

## Details

- Type: other
- Category: [Productivity](https://xiry.app/topics/productivity.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
- For: Telegram users who frequently share YouTube videos in conversations
- Alternative to: YouTube app sharing
- Tags: telegram, youtube, inline bot, video search, chat tools

## Why it was saved

- [@ananian.ai, 28 December 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSzgARHCL9I/): Lets you quickly find and embed YouTube videos into a conversation without leaving Telegram.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/video-search-for-youtube-vid

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