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YouTube MCP by InsightfulPipe

by Insightful-Pipeversion 1.0.0i★ –iRuns in the cloud
Registry namecom.insightfulpipe/youtube

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Hosted YouTube MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, with each action switched per account.

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What you can do with it

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  • Connection: Runs in the cloud
  • Transport: Streamable HTTP
  • Category: Marketing & social media

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
  • Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
  • The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

Which app do you use?

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Works in Claude on the web, desktop and mobile:

  1. Open Settings → Connectors
  2. Press Add custom connector
  3. Paste the address below and press Add
  4. If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
SettingsConnectors1+ Add2https://…3
https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add --transport http youtube https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube": {
      "url": "https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/"
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "youtube": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/"
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

ChatGPT connects only to servers on the internet:

  1. Open ChatGPT on the web → Settings → Connectors (Apps)
  2. Press Create or Add (some plans need Developer mode under Advanced first)
  3. Paste the address below, give it a name and save
  4. If it asks you to sign in, sign in with the maker
SettingsConnectors1+ Create2https://…3
https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/

Menu names can differ slightly by plan and over time.

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These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

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Basic checksi

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    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified against the domain insightfulpipe.com (the registry checks domain ownership)

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    Still maintained

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Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai

  • More stars than 0% of the other 2985 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 66% of the other 2985 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2985 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is YouTube MCP by InsightfulPipe safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.0) reached the registry 17 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: MCP YouTube Transcript, Google Analytics MCP, BibiGPT YouTube Video Summarizer

Alternatives

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README from the maker

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YouTube MCP Server by Insightful Pipe

Connect YouTube to AI assistants with MCP: channel analytics plus videos, playlists and comment replies.

Part of the Insightful Pipe MCP Server Collection — The YouTube MCP server brings YouTube Analytics reports and the YouTube Data API to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other AI assistants to analyze your channel performance, video metrics, and audience insights. On Read & Write connections your assistant can also upload videos, update video details, manage playlists, and reply to and edit comments.

MCP Server URL

https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/

What is YouTube MCP?

YouTube MCP is a remote Model Context Protocol server that provides AI assistants with access to your YouTube channel data. This comprehensive integration allows you to:

  • Query video performance using natural language
  • Analyze channel growth and subscriber trends
  • Get AI-powered content recommendations
  • Monitor watch time, views, and engagement
  • Upload videos, manage playlists, and reply to comments on Read & Write connections

Installation

Claude
  1. Copy the MCP Server URL: https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/
  2. Open Claude Connectors Settings
  3. Scroll to the bottom and click Add custom connector
  4. Paste the URL and click Add
  5. Click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. Claude then lists the connector as connected.
ChatGPT

Custom MCP servers are added through ChatGPT's Developer mode. Availability depends on your ChatGPT plan, and workspace admins may need to allow it.

  1. Turn on Developer mode in ChatGPT settings
  2. Create a new app for a remote MCP server and paste the URL: https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/
  3. Sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. The connection finishes as soon as you are signed in.

See OpenAI's guide: Developer mode and MCP apps in ChatGPT

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http youtube https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/
Cursor

Add the server to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (one project):

{

"mcpServers": { "youtube": { "url": "https://youtube.insightfulmcp.com/" } } }

When Cursor shows Needs authentication, click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked.

Available Actions

43 actions: 34 read, 9 write.

Read Actions (34)

Show all 34 read actions

ActionDescription
channelChannel-level performance metrics including views, watch time, subscribers, and engagement
channel_basicChannel performance metrics (basic)
channel_cardsCard interactions (use params to add card dimensions)
channel_combinedCombined channel metrics
channel_demographicsChannel metrics by demographic segments (age group and gender)
channel_device_osChannel metrics by device/OS (override dimensions)
channel_end_screensEnd screen performance (override dimensions to include end screen types)
channel_playback_locationChannel metrics by playback location (override dimensions to playbackLocationType)
channel_provinceChannel metrics by province
channel_sharing_serviceChannel metrics by sharing service
channel_traffic_sourceTraffic source metrics (override dimensions for detailed sources)
demographicsAudience demographics data including age groups and gender breakdown
get_activitiesLists channel activity events (uploads, likes, favorites, comments, subscriptions)
get_channelsGet channel information, statistics, and content details
get_channels_topvideosGet the most-viewed videos from a specific channel
get_commentsGet individual comments
get_commentthreadsGet all comment threads (top-level comments and replies) for a video or channel
get_playlistitemsGet items within a playlist
get_playlistsList playlists by channel ID or playlist IDs
get_searchSearch for YouTube videos, channels, and playlists
get_subscriptionsList subscriptions and subscribers
get_videoabusereportreasonsGet video abuse report reasons
get_videocategoriesGet video categories for a region
get_videosGet video details, statistics, and content information
get_videos_trendingGet trending/popular videos by region and category
playlist_basicPlaylist metrics (supply filters/dimensions to target playlists)
playlist_combinedCombined playlist metrics
playlist_device_osPlaylist metrics by device/OS (override dimensions)
playlist_playback_locationPlaylist metrics by playback location
playlist_provincePlaylist metrics by province
playlist_traffic_sourcePlaylist traffic sources
reports.queryCustom YouTube Analytics reports query - specify metrics, dimensions, and filters
traffic_sourcesTraffic source data showing where viewers discover your content
videoVideo-level performance metrics including views, watch time, and engagement
Write Actions (9)
ActionDescription
delete_commentDelete a comment
insert_commentReply to an existing comment (creates replies, not top-level comments)
insert_playlistCreate a new playlist
insert_playlistitemAdd a video to a playlist
update_commentUpdate comment text
update_playlistUpdate playlist metadata
update_playlistitemUpdate a playlist item (position, notes)
update_videoUpdate video metadata (title, description, tags, privacy)
upload_videoUpload and publish a video to the channel (videos.insert, resumable upload)

Control What Your AI Can Do

You decide what AI agents can do with each connected account:

  • Turn individual actions on or off for every connected account, so agents only see the actions you allow.
  • Connect as Read-only or Read & Write. A read-only connection can only enable read actions.
  • Destructive actions stay off by default. Actions such as deletes are disabled until an admin enables them.
  • Team access per account. Restricted team members only use the accounts they are granted, with the read actions enabled on them.

Usage Examples

Channel Performance
"How is my YouTube channel performing this month?"
Playlist Analysis
"Which of my playlists get the most watch time?"
Audience Insights
"What demographics make up my YouTube audience?"
Traffic Analysis
"Where is my YouTube traffic coming from?"

Why YouTube MCP?

For YouTubers
  • Performance insights - Understand what's working
  • Content ideas - AI-driven topic suggestions
  • Growth tracking - Monitor channel progress
For Video Marketers
  • Campaign analysis - Track video marketing ROI
  • Trend identification - Stay ahead of content trends
For Agencies
  • Multi-channel management - Handle multiple YouTube accounts
  • Automated reporting - Generate client reports easily
  • Performance benchmarking - Compare across channels

Security & Privacy

  • Google OAuth 2.0 - Secure YouTube authentication
  • Read-only connections available - Connect Read-only and nothing on your channel can change
  • Official YouTube API - Direct integration with Google's API
  • Data encryption - Secure data handling

Pricing

The YouTube MCP server is included in every InsightfulPipe plan, together with all other MCP servers and the CLI. Plans start at $29.99/month, and you can try it for 7 days. See insightfulpipe.com/pricing for current plans.

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License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

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