Local + RemoteFree server, account needed

HasData YouTube MCP server

HasData/youtube-mcp

YouTube search, video and channel data and transcripts as JSON.

8 GitHub stars

Install HasData YouTube in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http hasdata-youtube https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=youtube
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-youtube": {
      "url": "https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=youtube"
    }
  }
}

npm

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

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code
claude mcp add hasdata-youtube -e HASDATA_API_KEY=... -- uvx hasdata-youtube-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-youtube": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "hasdata-youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HASDATA_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the HasData YouTube MCP server do?

YouTube search, video and channel data and transcripts as JSON.

Is the HasData YouTube MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does HasData YouTube run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add HasData YouTube to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http hasdata-youtube https://mcp.hasdata.com/mcp?apis=youtube

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