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YouTube Data

MCP server · by kirbah

Media & Design npm v1.1.15

YouTube MCP server for token-optimized, structured data using the YouTube Data API v3.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y @kirbah/mcp-youtube

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

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

About this server

YouTube Data is listed in the Media & Design category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the YouTube Data MCP server?

YouTube Data is an MCP server by kirbah. YouTube MCP server for token-optimized, structured data using the YouTube Data API v3.

How do I install YouTube Data?

Install it with: npx -y @kirbah/mcp-youtube. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is YouTube Data free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/kirbah/mcp-youtube. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support YouTube Data?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.