Youtube MCP Server

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space-cadeta year ago

A MCP server for connecting with Youtube. You have to obtain your own youtube API key, since the app is not yet approved by Google and I cannot provide API access. To access your private youtube information using the MCP tools you will have to authorize the app using npx auth.

# youtube

# mcp

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Overview

What is YouTube MCP Server?

The YouTube MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that utilizes the YouTube Data API, allowing AI language models to interact with YouTube content through a standardized interface.

How to use YouTube MCP Server?

To use the YouTube MCP Server, you need to obtain your own YouTube API key and set up OAuth authentication to access private content. You can start the server using the command: YOUTUBE_API_KEY={YOUR_API_KEY} npx -y yt-mcp.

Key features of YouTube MCP Server?

Retrieve detailed video information including title, description, and statistics.
Manage transcripts and captions with multi-language support.
Analyze channel statistics and growth metrics.
Manage playlists and retrieve detailed playlist information.
View trending videos and compare performance metrics.

Use cases of YouTube MCP Server?

Accessing detailed statistics for YouTube videos.
Analyzing channel performance and engagement.
Managing and retrieving playlists for content organization.
Discovering trending content in specific categories.

FAQ from YouTube MCP Server?

How do I obtain a YouTube API key?

You can create a YouTube API key through the Google Cloud Console by enabling the YouTube Data API v3 and creating API credentials.

Is OAuth authentication required?

Yes, OAuth authentication is required to access private YouTube content, including personal playlists.

What are the system requirements?

The server requires Node.js version 18.0.0 or higher.

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Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "yt-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE",
        "YOUTUBE_TRANSCRIPT_LANG": "en"
      }
    }
  }
}

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a year ago

Updated At

a year ago

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space-cadet

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