The YouTube Data MCP server exposes the YouTube Data API to AI agents. It provides tools for searching, retrieving, and managing YouTube videos, channels, and playlists. It connects directly to YouTube's API, allowing agents to fetch video metadata, upload videos, and manage playlists. Developers use it to build AI applications that interact with YouTube content, such as video analysis tools or content management systems.
The YouTube Data MCP server exposes the YouTube Data API to AI agents. It provides tools for searching, retrieving, and managing YouTube videos, channels, and playlists. It connects directly to YouTube's API, allowing agents to fetch video metadata, upload videos, and manage playlists. Developers use it to build AI applications that interact with YouTube content, such as video analysis tools or content management systems.
npx -y youtube-data-mcp-serverAdd this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"icraft2170-youtube-data-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y youtube-data-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from youtube data?"
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from youtube data. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| YOUTUBE_DATA_API_KEY | Yes | Your youtube data API key |
"What resources are available in youtube data?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in youtube data"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in youtube data with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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