17 MCP Tools for YouTube

YouTube Intelligence
for AI Assistants

Give Claude, Cursor, and VS Code real-time access to YouTube data. Search videos, analyze channels, extract transcripts, discover trends — all from your AI assistant.

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No YouTube API key needed. Works in 2 minutes.

1

Subscribe

Pick a plan and get your API key instantly.

2

Install

npx youtube-mcp-pro

3

Use

Ask Claude to search YouTube, analyze channels, get transcripts.

17 Tools, One Subscription

Search & Discovery

  • yt_search_videos — Search with date, duration, region filters
  • yt_search_channels — Find channels with subscriber counts
  • yt_search_shorts — Search specifically for YouTube Shorts
  • yt_discover_niche — Find underserved content areas
  • yt_find_viral_videos — Videos with high views relative to channel size

Video Analysis

  • yt_get_video_details — Full metadata for up to 50 videos
  • yt_get_transcript — Extract video transcripts in any language
  • yt_get_video_comments — Top comments with replies
  • yt_get_related_videos — Find similar content

Channel Intelligence

  • yt_get_channel_info — Subscribers, views, branding
  • yt_get_channel_videos — Recent uploads with stats
  • yt_get_channel_analytics — Upload frequency, engagement, trends
  • yt_compare_channels — Side-by-side comparison of 2-5 channels

Playlists & Trending

  • yt_get_playlist — Playlist videos with metadata
  • yt_get_trending — Trending videos by region
  • yt_get_video_categories — Available categories
  • yt_get_usage — Check your subscription usage

Simple Pricing

No YouTube API key needed. We handle everything.

Starter

$29/mo

For individual creators

  • ✓ All 17 YouTube tools
  • ✓ 500 API calls/day
  • ✓ 30 requests/minute
  • ✓ Claude, Cursor, VS Code
  • ✓ Email support
POPULAR

Pro

$49/mo

For agencies & power users

  • ✓ All 17 YouTube tools
  • ✓ 2,000 API calls/day
  • ✓ 60 requests/minute
  • ✓ Claude, Cursor, VS Code
  • ✓ Priority support

Setup in 2 Minutes

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "youtube-mcp-pro"],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_MCP_PRO_API_KEY": "ymcp_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add youtube -- npx -y youtube-mcp-pro
export YOUTUBE_MCP_PRO_API_KEY=ymcp_YOUR_KEY_HERE

Cursor / VS Code

Same JSON config as Claude Desktop — add to your MCP settings.

FAQ

Do I need a YouTube API key?

No. We handle all YouTube API access on our servers. You just need your subscription API key.

What happens if I exceed my daily limit?

You'll get a clear error message. Limits reset at midnight UTC. Upgrade to Pro for 4x the calls.

Which AI tools are supported?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf — any MCP-compatible client.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from Stripe and your subscription ends at the current billing period.