youtube-mcp

by HasData · Media & Design · ★ 7

youtube-mcp is an MCP server by HasData. Hosted YouTube MCP server from HasData, no Google Cloud project needed. Search, video, channel and transcript tools for Claude, Cursor and any MCP client. It has 7 GitHub stars and ranks #862 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Category: Media & Design
Author: HasData
GitHub stars: 7
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: JavaScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-12 (12 days ago)
Links: Source Website PyPI

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How to install youtube-mcp

youtube-mcp is published on PyPI as hasdata-youtube-mcp, 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 uv for uvx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add youtube-mcp -- uvx hasdata-youtube-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "hasdata-youtube-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is youtube-mcp?

youtube-mcp is an MCP server by HasData in the Media & Design category. Hosted YouTube MCP server from HasData, no Google Cloud project needed. Search, video, channel and transcript tools for Claude, Cursor and any MCP client. It has 7 GitHub stars and ranks #862 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.

Is youtube-mcp free and open source?

Yes. youtube-mcp 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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