YouTube MCP Server
BasicThe YouTube MCP Server utilizes the Model Context Protocol to streamline the process of downloading subtitles from YouTube videos and connecting it with Claude.ai for intelligent interaction.
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Overview
The YouTube MCP Server utilizes the Model Context Protocol to streamline the process of downloading subtitles from YouTube videos and connecting it with Claude.ai for intelligent interaction.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Install `yt-dlp`, then use the mcp-installer to set up the server.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Install `yt-dlp`, then use the mcp-installer to set up the server."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from YouTube MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in YouTube 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 MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in YouTube MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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