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YouTube MCP server

granitebps/youtube-mcp

Independent, unofficial project for YouTube metadata, transcripts, comments, and search.

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Source code

Install YouTube in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add granitebps-youtube -- npx -y @granitebps/youtube-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "granitebps-youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the YouTube MCP server do?

Independent, unofficial project for YouTube metadata, transcripts, comments, and search.

Is the YouTube MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does YouTube run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add YouTube to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add granitebps-youtube -- npx -y @granitebps/youtube-mcp

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