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Youtube MCP CLI
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YouTube MCP server and CLI for Claude Code, Codex and AI agents. 16 tools for transcripts, search, channel research, comments, analytics and multi-channel management. Youtube MCP CLI is published by npm:@thenavidm from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Youtube MCP CLI
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add youtube-mcp-cli -- npx -y @thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cliRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cli"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cli"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"youtube-mcp-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cli"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add youtube-mcp-cli -- npx -y @thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cli{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-mcp-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cli"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add youtube-mcp-cli npx -y @thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cliGemini 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 youtube-mcp-cli block.
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Youtube MCP CLI: common questions
How do I install Youtube MCP CLI?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add youtube-mcp-cli -- npx -y @thenavidm/youtube-mcp-cli. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Youtube MCP CLI the official server?
Youtube MCP CLI is published by npm:@thenavidm from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Youtube MCP CLI free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Youtube MCP CLI safe to use?
It scores 61 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Youtube MCP CLI?
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Does Youtube MCP CLI 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.