YouTube MCP Server
by mcp-dirio.github.mcp-dir/youtube-mcpv0.1.0
Search, video, channel, playlist, comments, trending and related items from YouTube. Hosted by the p
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Install YouTube MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http youtube-mcp-dir https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtubeInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-dir": {
"url": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtube"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-dir": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtube"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"youtube-mcp-dir": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtube"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-dir": {
"serverUrl": "https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtube"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtube
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 49d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-21 · 49d ago · GitHub
Latest release
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-08-21 · 49d ago · official registry · v0.1.0
FAQ
›How do I install the YouTube MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http youtube-mcp-dir https://api.mcp.ai/p_youtube. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does YouTube require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use YouTube as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is YouTube in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.mcp-dir/youtube-mcp.
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