YouTube
YouTube MCP for Claude.ai via yt-dlp. YouTube is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by anaisbetts. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including yt-dlp, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant, Tool/YouTube and Tool/Subtitles.
What is this MCP
This MCP enables Claude.ai to access YouTube video subtitles by leveragingyt-dlp to download captions and making them available via the Model Context Protocol.
How to use this MCP
yt-dlp (via Homebrew or WinGet)mcp-installer with @anaisbetts/mcp-youtubeWhat this MCP can be used for
This MCP allows Claude.ai to analyze and summarize YouTube video content by accessing their subtitles, enabling video understanding without direct video processing.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube MCP server?
YouTube is a Model Context Protocol server from anaisbetts. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect YouTube to my AI client?
Add YouTube to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does YouTube provide?
YouTube provides 1 tool: yt-dlp.
Is YouTube free to use?
YouTube is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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