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I have implemented a free workaround method.\n### - The workflow code has been **tested and proven to work** with all YouTube methods, whether for videos or channels. Regardless of whether you input URLs or usernames, the result will always be the channel ID.\n### - Please be aware that the provided workarounds may become **obsolete or non-functional** in the future. I will ensure to stay updated; however, if this workflow does not work for you, please reach out to me on the n8n community.\n### - We have utilized a 3rd party method to generate **multiple syntaxes of RSS feeds** as outlined below. 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