Youtube MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Youtube in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-youtube https://gateway.pipeworx.io/youtube/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-youtube": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/youtube/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-youtube -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-youtube

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-youtube"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Youtube MCP server do?

YouTube MCP — wraps the YouTube Data API v3 (BYO API key)

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

How do I add Youtube to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-youtube https://gateway.pipeworx.io/youtube/mcp

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