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YTDL RMCP MCP server

jmagar/ytdl-rmcp

Rust MCP server and CLI for yt-dlp search, downloads, metadata, transfers, and Plex playlists.

Install YTDL RMCP in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add jmagar-ytdl-rmcp -- npx -y ytdl-rmcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jmagar-ytdl-rmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ytdl-rmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the YTDL RMCP MCP server do?

Rust MCP server and CLI for yt-dlp search, downloads, metadata, transfers, and Plex playlists.

Is the YTDL RMCP 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 YTDL RMCP run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add YTDL RMCP to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add jmagar-ytdl-rmcp -- npx -y ytdl-rmcp

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