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# [YouTube Changed How Comments Work Internally — Here's What Broke](https://agentflow.hashnode.dev/youtube-changed-how-comments-work-internally-here-s-what-broke?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Most articles about YouTube's InnerTube API show you the basics: hit /youtubei/v1/next, get comments back. Simple. Except YouTube changed the format. If you built a scraper 6 months ago, it's probably

Apr 2 · 6 min read · agentflow.hashnode.dev  
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[Leigh Bode](https://hashnode.com/@ricottasneakers)

[Jun 17](https://hashnode.com/posts/youtube-changed-how-comments-work-internally-here-s-what-broke/69ce209c2d4d5bd0f0bfaaa1/comment/6a324a0669308c424dd5aab5)

@[scratch games](https://scratchgamesonline.io/) I really loved your in-depth look at the modifications YouTube has made to its comment system! It's remarkable how these changes can affect user interaction. I agree that, while some modifications may increase interaction, they may also stifle genuine discussions.