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YouTube MCP Server

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A Media Control Protocol server for YouTube integration

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Overview

YouTube MCP Server is a Media Control Protocol server designed for integrating YouTube playback control across multiple devices.

To use the YouTube MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, set up your YouTube API key in the .env file, and start the server. Access the interface via your browser at http://localhost:3000.

  • Control YouTube playback (play, pause, seek) from any device. - Synchronize playback across multiple clients. - Search for YouTube videos directly from the interface. - Real-time updates using WebSockets. - Simple and intuitive user interface.
  1. Controlling YouTube playback in a group setting.
  2. Synchronizing video playback for presentations or events.
  3. Developing custom applications that require YouTube video control.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect YouTube MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp-server-tisik79": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-mcp-server-tisik79"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp-server-tisik79": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-mcp-server-tisik79"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp-server-tisik79": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-mcp-server-tisik79"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "youtube-mcp-server-tisik79": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-mcp-server-tisik79"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp-server-tisik79": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-mcp-server-tisik79"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp-server-tisik79": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-mcp-server-tisik79"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I control playback from multiple devices?

Yes! The server allows you to control playback from any connected device.

Do I need a YouTube API key?

Yes, you need to set up a YouTube API key to use the server.

Is the server easy to set up?

Yes, the setup process is straightforward with clear instructions provided in the documentation.

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