anaisbetts/mcp-youtube
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About anaisbetts/mcp-youtube
MCP YouTube is an open-source Model Context Protocol server that uses yt-dlp to download subtitles from YouTube videos and connects them to Claude AI via the Model Context Protocol. Users can simply ask Claude to summarize a YouTube video by providing its URL. Requires yt-dlp to be installed locally (e.g., via Homebrew or WinGet). Installation is done via mcp-installer with the package name @anaisbetts/mcp-youtube. Licensed under MIT.
Key Features
Downloads YouTube subtitles using yt-dlp
Connects to Claude AI via Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Supports summarization of YouTube videos by URL
Easy installation via mcp-installer
Open source under MIT license
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open source (MIT license)
- Seamless integration with Claude AI via MCP
- Leverages powerful yt-dlp for subtitle extraction
- Simple setup with mcp-installer
Cons
- Requires yt-dlp to be installed separately
- Limited to YouTube videos only
- Requires an MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude desktop app) to use
Best For
Summarizing YouTube video content with Claude AIExtracting transcripts and subtitles from YouTube videosIntegrating YouTube content into MCP-compatible AI workflows
FAQ
What is MCP YouTube?
It is a Model Context Protocol server that uses yt-dlp to download subtitles from YouTube videos and connects them to Claude AI for tasks like summarization.
How do I install and use it?
First install yt-dlp (via Homebrew or WinGet), then install the package @anaisbetts/mcp-youtube using mcp-installer. After setup, you can ask Claude to summarize a YouTube video by providing its URL.
Is it free?
Yes, MCP YouTube is open source and free to use under the MIT license.