youtube-data-mcp-server
npxBasicThe YouTube Data MCP Server provides access to YouTube's Data API, allowing AI agents to retrieve video and channel data. It exposes endpoints for fetching video details, channel statistics, and search results. Developers use it to integrate YouTube data into applications, automate content analysis, and monitor channel performance.
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Overview
The YouTube Data MCP Server provides access to YouTube's Data API, allowing AI agents to retrieve video and channel data. It exposes endpoints for fetching video details, channel statistics, and search results. Developers use it to integrate YouTube data into applications, automate content analysis, and monitor channel performance.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y youtube-data-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-data-mcp-server-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y youtube-data-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from youtube-data-mcp-server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for youtube-data-mcp-server
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from youtube-data-mcp-server. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| YOUTUBE-DATA-MCP-SERVER_API_KEY | Yes | Your youtube-data-mcp-server API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in youtube-data-mcp-server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in youtube-data-mcp-server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in youtube-data-mcp-server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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