YouTube MCP

Name: YouTube MCP
Author: mrsknetwork

by mrsknetworkversion 1.0.14i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.mrsknetwork/ytmcp

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Interact with YouTube data via the official Data API v3

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
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 your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

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

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mrsknetwork/ytmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add ytmcp -- npx -y @mrsknetwork/ytmcp

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mrsknetwork/ytmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "ytmcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mrsknetwork/ytmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

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

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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The registry name was verified with the GitHub account mrsknetwork, which owns the repo
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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
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Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai

More stars than 0% of the other 2982 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 20% of the other 2982 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2982 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 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 on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.14) reached the registry 4 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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

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README from the maker

Open the README

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YouTube MCP

Connect AI assistants to YouTube: search, transcripts, metadata, and more.

What can it do?

Once connected, your AI can:

Extract clean, word-for-word video transcripts. No credentials required.
Search YouTube by keyword, date range, duration, quality, and region.
Fetch trending videos for any country and category.
Retrieve video stats, metadata, comments, captions, and channel details.
Look up channels by @handle (e.g. @MrBeast).
Access your own subscriptions, members, and membership tiers via OAuth.

Getting Started

The server supports three access tiers. Pick the one that fits your use case.

Guest Mode (No Setup)

Works out of the box. The get_video_transcript tool uses yt-dlp to extract transcripts without any API credentials.

"mcpServers": { "youtube-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@mrsknetwork/ytmcp@latest"] } } }

API Key (Recommended)

Unlocks all public data tools. Best for search, metadata, comments, trending videos, and transcripts.

1. Get a Google API Key

Open the Google Cloud Console.
Enable YouTube Data API v3 for your project.
Go to Credentials and create an API Key.

2. Add to your MCP client config or .env file

Pass GOOGLE_API_KEY via env in your MCP client config, or place GOOGLE_API_KEY=YOUR_KEY inside a .env file in the project directory.

"mcpServers": { "youtube-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@mrsknetwork/ytmcp@latest"], "env": { "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY" } } } }

OAuth 2.0

Required for private subscriptions, memberships, and account activity.

1. Create an OAuth 2.0 Client

Open the Google Cloud Console.
Enable YouTube Data API v3 for your project.
Go to Credentials > Create Credentials > OAuth 2.0 Client ID.
Set Application type to Web application.
Add this exact Redirect URI: http://localhost:31415/oauth2callback.
Go to OAuth Consent Screen > Test Users and add your Gmail address.

2. Add to your MCP client config

Credentials are passed securely via environment variables in the MCP config. They are never stored in files.

"mcpServers": { "youtube-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@mrsknetwork/ytmcp@latest"], "env": { "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "your-client-id.apps.googleusercontent.com", "GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET": "your-client-secret" } } } }

3. First-time login

On your first tool call, the AI will share a login link. Click it, authorize the app in your browser, then tell the AI you are done. Your session is saved. You will not need to log in again unless you revoke access.

4. Signing out

Ask your AI to call revoke_oauth_token to sign out and delete your stored credentials at any time.

Available Tools

Tool	Auth	Description
`get_video_transcript`	None	Download a full spoken transcript using yt-dlp. Specify `language_code` (e.g. `en`, `es`) and whether to prefer manual or auto-generated captions. Returns source metadata with the text.
`search_content`	API Key	Search YouTube for videos, channels, or playlists. Filter by `order`, `published_after`, `published_before`, `video_duration`, `video_definition`, and `region_code`. Supports pagination.
`get_video_metadata`	API Key	Fetch title, description, tags, duration, and stats (views, likes, comments) for one or more videos by ID.
`get_channel_metadata`	API Key	Fetch channel profile, subscriber count, video count, and uploads playlist ID. Accepts a channel ID or `@handle`.
`list_trending_videos`	API Key	Fetch the most popular videos on YouTube for a given `region_code` and optional `category_id`. Supports pagination.
`list_playlists`	API Key	List playlists for a channel, or fetch specific playlists by ID. Returns title, description, and item count.
`list_playlist_items`	API Key	List all videos inside a playlist in order. Returns title, position, and video ID for each entry.
`list_video_comments`	API Key	Fetch top-level comment threads for a video or channel. Filter by keyword with `search_terms`. Supports pagination.
`list_comment_replies`	API Key	Fetch replies to a specific comment thread by `parent_comment_id`. Supports pagination.
`list_video_captions`	API Key	List available caption tracks for a video, including language code and type (manual or auto-generated).
`list_video_categories`	API Key	List YouTube video category names and IDs for a given region. Use the IDs with `search_content` or `list_trending_videos`.
`list_channel_activities`	API Key	Fetch a channel's recent activity feed, including uploads and playlist additions.
`list_channel_sections`	API Key	List the shelf sections displayed on a channel's page, in order.
`list_supported_languages`	API Key	List all languages supported by YouTube, with language codes and localized names.
`list_supported_regions`	API Key	List all regions supported by YouTube, with region codes and names.
`list_subscriptions`	API Key / OAuth	List public subscriptions for a channel by `channel_id` (API Key), or your own subscriptions with `mine=true` (OAuth).
`list_channel_members`	OAuth	List current paying members of your channel. Requires an active memberships program.
`list_membership_levels`	OAuth	List the membership tier names and levels configured for your channel.
`revoke_oauth_token`	OAuth	Sign out and permanently delete your stored Google credentials from the server.

Building from Source

Instructions for running the server locally.

git clone https://github.com/mrsknetwork/ytmcp.git

cd ytmcp npm install npm run build cp .env.example .env # Set GOOGLE_API_KEY inside .env node build/server/index.js

License

Licensed under the MIT License.

YouTube MCP

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai

Common questions

Alternatives

MCP YouTube Transcript

Google Analytics MCP

BibiGPT YouTube Video Summarizer

README from the maker

YouTube MCP

What can it do?

Getting Started

Guest Mode (No Setup)

API Key (Recommended)

OAuth 2.0

Available Tools

Building from Source

License