youtube-mcp-server

by coyaSONG · Media & Design · ★ 27

youtube-mcp-server is an MCP server by coyaSONG. Citation-ready YouTube research for AI agents — transcript search, exact timestamp links, cross-video evidence, and channel intelligence over MCP. It has 27 GitHub stars and ranks #742 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Category: Media & Design
Author: coyaSONG
GitHub stars: 27
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Weekly downloads: 142
Language: TypeScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-21 (3 days ago)
Links: Source Website npm

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How to install youtube-mcp-server

youtube-mcp-server is published on npm as @coyasong/youtube-mcp-server, and it is listed in the official MCP Registry. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need Node.js for npx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add youtube-mcp-server -- npx -y @coyasong/youtube-mcp-server

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm youtube-mcp-server and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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What is youtube-mcp-server?

youtube-mcp-server is an MCP server by coyaSONG in the Media & Design category. Citation-ready YouTube research for AI agents — transcript search, exact timestamp links, cross-video evidence, and channel intelligence over MCP. It has 27 GitHub stars and ranks #742 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Is youtube-mcp-server free and open source?

Yes. youtube-mcp-server is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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