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npxVerifiedMCP server for YouTube API. Exposes video upload, Shorts creation, and analytics tools. Connects to YouTube Data API. Developers use it to automate video management, generate Shorts, and analyze performance metrics.
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Overview
MCP server for YouTube API. Exposes video upload, Shorts creation, and analytics tools. Connects to YouTube Data API. Developers use it to automate video management, generate Shorts, and analyze performance metrics.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y zubeid-youtube-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"zubeidhendricks-youtube-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y zubeid-youtube-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from youtube?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for youtube
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from youtube. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| YOUTUBE_API_KEY | Yes | Your youtube API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in youtube?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in youtube"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in youtube with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with youtube
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