Tube Search MCP Server

MCP server for Archivarix Tube Search — search archived YouTube videos via AI assistants

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What is the Tube Search MCP Server?

MCP server for Archivarix Tube Search — search archived YouTube videos via AI assistants

Recorded tools

  • search_channel — Find all archived videos from a YouTube channel
  • search_videos — Full-text search across video titles and descriptions
  • get_video — Get metadata for a specific video by ID
  • get_subtitles — Get transcript as readable plain text
  • get_summary — Get AI-generated video summary
  • generate_summary — Generate a new AI summary for a video
  • browse_summaries — Browse summaries by tag, channel, or language
  • get_video_status_history — View status change history of a video
  • get_usage — Check your current API usage and limits

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
search_channelFind all archived videos from a YouTube channel
search_videosFull-text search across video titles and descriptions
get_videoGet metadata for a specific video by ID
get_subtitlesGet transcript as readable plain text
get_summaryGet AI-generated video summary
generate_summaryGenerate a new AI summary for a video
browse_summariesBrowse summaries by tag, channel, or language
get_video_status_historyView status change history of a video
get_usageCheck your current API usage and limits

How to install the Tube Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tube-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tube-search-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TUBE_API_KEY": "YOUR_TUBE_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
TUBE_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Tube Search MCP to search channel.”
  • “Use Tube Search MCP to search videos.”
  • “Use Tube Search MCP to get video.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Archivarix Tube Search — search archived YouTube videos via AI assistants Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.