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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges Video & Audio content with Large Language Models using yt-dlp.

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Overview

yt-dlp-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with yt-dlp to provide video and audio content download capabilities for Large Language Models (LLMs) from platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

To use yt-dlp-mcp, install yt-dlp on your system, configure it with your MCP-compatible LLM service, and then you can issue commands to download videos, audio, or subtitles directly through your LLM.

  • Download subtitles in SRT format for LLMs. - Save videos and audios to your Downloads folder with resolution control. - Privacy-focused direct downloads without tracking. - Integration with MCP-compatible LLMs like Dive.
  1. Downloading educational videos for offline access.
  2. Extracting audio from video content for podcasts.
  3. Retrieving subtitles for video content to assist in language learning.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect yt-dlp-mcp 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": {
    "yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-yt-dlp-mcp-kevinwatt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can yt-dlp-mcp download content from any video platform?

yt-dlp-mcp supports various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

Is yt-dlp-mcp free to use?

Yes! yt-dlp-mcp is open-source and free to use.

What are the system requirements for yt-dlp-mcp?

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