> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.creatordb.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# YouTube Channel Categories

> The list of YouTube channel categories supported by CreatorDB API and how to use them as filters

By default, creators will assign a category to their YouTube channel out of pre-defined categories to help viewers find their content. These YouTube-defined categories can be used as search criteria or filters in the CreatorDB database to help you narrow the search scope and find relevant creators quickly. The following list contains all the accepted `mainCategory` values in alphabetical order:

* Autos & Vehicles
* Comedy
* Education
* Entertainment
* Film & Animation
* Gaming
* Howto & Style
* Music
* News & Politics
* Nonprofits & Activism
* Pets & Animals
* People & Blogs
* Science & Technology
* Sports
* Travel & Events