mcp-youtube
YouTube MCP server for AI assistants. mcp-youtube is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by sparfenyuk. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including NewTool, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Integration and Media/YouTube.
What is this MCP
This MCP server acts as a bridge between the YouTube API and AI assistants, enabling them to access video closed captions and other YouTube data through the Model Context Protocol.
How to use this MCP
Install viauv tool, configure in Claude Desktop settings, and interact through supported AI assistants like Claude. The server provides tools for accessing YouTube video data.
What this MCP can be used for
Primarily for creating video summaries by accessing closed captions, and potentially other YouTube data processing tasks through AI assistants.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-youtube MCP server?
mcp-youtube is a Model Context Protocol server from sparfenyuk. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-youtube to my AI client?
Add mcp-youtube to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-youtube provide?
mcp-youtube provides 1 tool: NewTool.
Is mcp-youtube free to use?
mcp-youtube is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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