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Shephouse yt MCP server

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Install Shephouse yt in Claude Code

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Shephouse yt MCP server do?

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Is the Shephouse yt 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 Shephouse yt run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Shephouse yt to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add shephouse-yt -e APIFY_TOKEN=... -- uvx shephouse-yt-mcp

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