AI Plugin IndexYoutube Data MCP Server
Verified · npm:youtube-data-mcp-serverMCP server by player_hero · updated · 268 downloads a week
YouTube MCP Server Implementation Youtube Data MCP Server is published by npm:youtube-data-mcp-server from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Published package or server URL, original repository
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Install Youtube Data MCP Server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add youtube-data-mcp-server -- npx -y youtube-data-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
Step-by-step: install Youtube Data MCP Server in Claude Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-data-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"youtube-data-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install Youtube Data MCP Server in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-data-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"youtube-data-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"youtube-data-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"youtube-data-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add youtube-data-mcp-server -- npx -y youtube-data-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-data-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"youtube-data-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install Youtube Data MCP Server in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add youtube-data-mcp-server npx -y youtube-data-mcp-serverGemini 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-data-mcp-server block.
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Youtube Data MCP Server: common questions
How do I install Youtube Data MCP Server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add youtube-data-mcp-server -- npx -y youtube-data-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Youtube Data MCP Server the official server?
Youtube Data MCP Server is published by npm:youtube-data-mcp-server from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Youtube Data MCP Server free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Youtube Data MCP Server safe to use?
It scores 48 of 100. Grades: licence A, quality D. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Youtube Data MCP Server?
Similar MCP servers: Plunk MCP, Thesvg MCP Server, openshorts, TokPortal.
Does Youtube Data MCP Server 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.