YouTube MCP Server

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Overview

YouTube MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that allows AI language models to interact with YouTube content through a standardized interface.

To use the YouTube MCP Server, install it via Smithery or manually, configure your YouTube API key, and integrate it with your MCP client.

Retrieve video details, statistics, and transcripts - Manage channels and playlists - Search videos across YouTube - Support for multiple languages in transcripts

Automating video data retrieval for analysis
Building AI applications that require YouTube content
Enhancing user experience with video management tools

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

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is required to run the YouTube MCP Server?

You need a valid YouTube Data API key and an MCP client configuration.

Can I use it for any YouTube video?

Yes, as long as you have the necessary permissions and API access.

Is there support for multiple languages?

Yes, the server supports multiple languages for transcripts.

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