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vidlens-mcp
CommunityMCP server by thatsrajan · updated · ★ 34 · 303 downloads a week
Video as a queryable local asset for AI agents — 47 tools for YouTube, social, and local media. vidlens-mcp is a community project by thatsrajan, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 12 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Runs a script automatically when the package is installed
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
YOUTUBE_Environment variable, secret | Optional | YouTube Data API v3 key (optional — works without it via fallback scraping) |
GEMINI_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Google Gemini API key for AI-powered visual descriptions (optional) |
OPENAI_Environment variable, secret | Optional | OpenAI API key for optional speech-to-text transcription of imported non-YouTube sources |
SCRAPECREATORS_Environment variable, secret | Optional | ScrapeCreators API key for optional social trend search across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit, and supported endpoints |
BRAVE_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Brave Search API key for optional social/generic video URL discovery |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install vidlens-mcp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add vidlens-mcp -- npx -y vidlens-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add vidlens-mcp -- npx -y vidlens-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add vidlens-mcp npx -y vidlens-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the vidlens-mcp block.
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Security check
B- Runs a script automatically when the package is installedIn
package.json:"postinstall":
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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vidlens-mcp: common questions
How do I install vidlens-mcp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add vidlens-mcp -- npx -y vidlens-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is vidlens-mcp the official server?
vidlens-mcp is a community project by thatsrajan, not verified by a company domain.
Is vidlens-mcp free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is vidlens-mcp safe to use?
It scores 77 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade B (runs a script automatically when the package is installed). Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to vidlens-mcp?
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Does vidlens-mcp work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.