LocalFree

YouTube MCP server

mrsknetwork/ytmcp

Interact with YouTube data via the official Data API v3

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Install YouTube in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the YouTube MCP server do?

Interact with YouTube data via the official Data API v3

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 mrsknetwork-youtube -- npx -y @mrsknetwork/ytmcp

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