Monetization

Two tools to instantly check whether a YouTube channel or video has ads enabled — useful for niche research, brand safety checks, and evaluating revenue potential before investing in analysis.

Prerequisites

Connected AI assistant — Claude, ChatGPT, or any other supported platform
Active NexLev account — Connect to your AI assistant to get started. Upgrade to Pro for higher quota limits.

Your AI assistant calls these tools automatically. Just describe what you want in plain language and NexLev handles the rest.

Tools

`check_channel_monetization`

Check whether a YouTube channel has monetization (ads) enabled. Returns a simple yes/no monetization status.

What it returns:

Monetization status — enabled or not
Channel-level ad eligibility signal

Example prompts:

Is this channel monetized? https://www.youtube.com/@DevelopersDigest

Check monetization for channel UClXAalunTPaX1YV185DWUeg

Does @mkbhd have ads enabled on their channel?

Parameters:

Parameter	Required	Description
`channel_id`	Yes	The `UC…` channel ID

Use the Channel Resolver to get the channel ID from any YouTube URL or handle before running this check.

When to Use Monetization Checks

Niche research — Confirm a niche is monetized before committing to content analysis
Brand safety — Verify a channel runs ads before recommending it for sponsorships
Competitor analysis — Check whether rival channels are eligible for ad revenue
Video-level validation — Spot individual videos that may be demonetized within an otherwise monetized channel

Troubleshooting

Tool not responding?

Check your NexLev account is active and the MCP connection is complete (see Quickstart)
Use the Channel Resolver to confirm you have a valid Channel ID
If you've hit your daily quota, Upgrade to Pro for higher limits

Rate Limits

Tool & Description	Free	Lite	Pro
Channel monetization check`check_channel_monetization`	5	100	300
Video monetization check`check_video_monetization`	5	100	300

Per user · resets every 24 hours

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What's Next?

Video Content — Estimate RPM and fetch transcripts for any video
Channel Analytics — Comprehensive channel metrics and analytics
Channel Resolver — Convert any YouTube URL or handle into a Channel ID
YouTube Tools — Channel videos, shorts, playlists, search, and more