YouTube to Reddit Post Converter

Purpose: The tool accepts a YouTube URL or video ID and a target subreddit to produce a Reddit-post payload. It is designed for social media teams, content creators, and moderators who regularly cross-post video content to Reddit and require consistent titles, valid URLs, and optional metadata. It supports both direct YouTube links and native IDs, producing a reproducible payload that can be posted manually or via API.
Core logic: It parses the input, validates the YouTube reference, and optionally retrieves public metadata. The title is chosen from the input or fetched data, then sanitized to a Reddit friendly format and trimmed to a maximum length (up to 300 characters). The tool assembles a payload with type, subreddit, title, URL, optional selftext, NSFW flag, and optional flair. Advanced options include title overrides, URL normalization, URL shortening, and metadata enrichment.
Output behavior: The tool outputs a JSON-like payload suitable for manual posting or API usage. It guarantees a valid URL, predictable title, and consistent field names. It supports non-English titles via UTF-8 encoding and can adapt to subreddit specific requirements for flair and post type.
Value and use: By standardizing inputs and formats, it reduces manual drafting time, minimizes errors, and accelerates cross posting workflows for teams managing video content across Reddit communities.