How do I install the yt dlp mcp MCP server?

Install via: npx -y @kevinwatt/yt-dlp-mcp. Then configure it in your Claude Desktop or Cursor settings.

Is the yt dlp mcp MCP server free?

Yes, the yt dlp mcp MCP server is open source and free to use. You may need a yt dlp mcp account or API key for authentication.

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The yt dlp mcp server enables AI agents to fetch video and audio content from YouTube and other platforms using yt-dlp. It exposes functions to download, extract metadata, and transcribe content. Connects to YouTube, SoundCloud, and other supported sites via yt-dlp. Useful for developers building AI applications that require video or audio content analysis, summarization, or transcription.

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Overview

Installation

1Install the package

npxnpx -y @kevinwatt/yt-dlp-mcp

2Add to Claude

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

claude_desktop_config.json

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