YouTube MCP Server by Anarcyst
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A zero-config server that enables searching YouTube videos, retrieving transcripts, and browsing channel data without requiring API keys. It allows users to search across a creator's entire content library to find specific passages and timestamps.
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From the README
# YouTube MCP Server
A **zero-config** MCP server for YouTube. Search videos, get transcripts, browse channels, and **search across a creator's entire content**. No API keys needed.
## Quick Start
```bash
uvx yt-mcp-server
```
Or install with pip:
```bash
pip install yt-mcp-server
```
## Setup
### Claude Desktop
Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "yt-mcp-server", "youtube-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
```
### Claude Code
```bash
claude mcp add youtube -- uvx yt-mcp-server
```
### Cursor
Add to your Cursor MCP settings:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "yt-mcp-server", "youtube-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
```
## Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| **`search_channel_transcripts`** | **Search across ALL videos of a channel — find what any creator said about any topic** |
| `search_transcript` | Search within a single Read full README on GitHub →