yt-dlp-mcp
MCP server for yt-dlp video/audio downloads. yt-dlp-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by kevinwatt. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including list_subtitle_languages, download_video_subtitles, download_video and download_audio, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Media/YouTube and Tool/FFmpeg.
What is this MCP
This MCP server integrates with yt-dlp to provide video and audio downloading capabilities from platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok for LLMs.
How to use this MCP
Install yt-dlp, then configure the MCP server in Dive Desktop or start it manually via CLI. LLMs can request downloads by providing URLs and parameters like resolution or subtitle language.
What this MCP can be used for
Downloading videos/audios for analysis, extracting subtitles for LLM processing, and accessing media content while maintaining privacy through direct downloads.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the yt-dlp-mcp MCP server?
yt-dlp-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from kevinwatt. 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 yt-dlp-mcp to my AI client?
Add yt-dlp-mcp 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 yt-dlp-mcp provide?
yt-dlp-mcp provides 4 tools: list_subtitle_languages, download_video_subtitles, download_video and download_audio.
Is yt-dlp-mcp free to use?
yt-dlp-mcp 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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