What is youtube-mcp-server
youtube-mcp-server is a server implementation developed by ZubeidHendricks using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable AI language models to interact with YouTube content through a standardized interface. This server acts as a bridge, allowing AI systems to securely access and manage YouTube data. With youtube-mcp-server, AI models can retrieve video details, manage transcripts, handle channel information, and more, making it a powerful tool for AI-driven applications needing YouTube integration.
How to Use youtube-mcp-server
To use youtube-mcp-server, you need to set up the server with the necessary environment configurations. Begin by installing the server; you can do this automatically via Smithery or manually using npm. After installation, configure the server by setting environment variables such as YOUTUBE_API_KEY for API access. Once configured, use the MCP client configuration to connect to the server, allowing AI systems to interact with YouTube data seamlessly.
Installation Steps:
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Automatic Installation: Use Smithery CLI to set up the server.
npx -y @smithery/cli install @ZubeidHendricks/youtube --client claude -
Manual Installation: Install via npm.
npm install @modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube -
Configuration: Set environment variables for API access.
YOUTUBE_API_KEY: Your YouTube Data API key.YOUTUBE_TRANSCRIPT_LANG: Default language for transcripts, optional.
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MCP Client Configuration: Integrate the server into your MCP client setup.
Key Features of youtube-mcp-server
youtube-mcp-server offers a comprehensive set of features designed to interact with YouTube content efficiently:
Video Information
- Get Video Details: Access titles, descriptions, durations, and more.
- List Channel Videos: Retrieve all videos published by a channel.
- Get Video Statistics: Obtain views, likes, and comment counts.
- Search Videos: Perform searches across YouTube to find specific content.
Transcript Management
- Retrieve Transcripts: Access video transcripts, including support for multiple languages.
- Timestamped Captions: Get detailed captions with timestamps.
- Search Within Transcripts: Find specific content within video transcripts.
Channel Management
- Get Channel Details: Access detailed information about a YouTube channel.
- List Channel Playlists: Retrieve playlists associated with a channel.
- Get Channel Statistics: Obtain subscriber counts and other metrics.
- Search Within Channel Content: Explore content specific to a particular channel.
Playlist Management
- List Playlist Items: Access videos within a playlist.
- Get Playlist Details: Retrieve comprehensive playlist information.
- Search Within Playlists: Find specific videos or content within playlists.
- Get Playlist Video Transcripts: Access transcripts for videos within playlists.
With these features, youtube-mcp-server provides a robust solution for applications needing to integrate YouTube data, enhancing the capabilities of AI models to process and utilize video content effectively.
How to Use
To use the youtube-mcp-server, follow these steps:
- Visit https://github.com/ZubeidHendricks/youtube-mcp-serverhttps://github.com/Zubeid...
- Follow the setup instructions to create an account (if required)
- Connect the MCP server to your Claude Desktop application
- Start using youtube-mcp-server capabilities within your Claude conversations
Additional Information
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December 29, 2024
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