How do I install the mcp youtube extract mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `YOUTUBE_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Youtube Extract MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for YouTube operations, demonstrating core MCP concepts including tools and logging.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Youtube Extract MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for YouTube operations, demonstrating core MCP concepts including tools and logging.

Key capabilities

MCP Server — A fully functional MCP server with:
Tools — Extract information from YouTube videos including metadata and transcripts
Comprehensive Logging — Detailed logging throughout the application
Error Handling — Robust error handling with fallback logic for transcripts
YouTube Integration — Built-in YouTube capabilities using yt-info-extract and yt-ts-extract:
Extract video information (title, description, channel, publish date, view count)
Get video transcripts with intelligent fallback logic
Support for both manually created and auto-generated transcripts

Practical notes

Maintained by sinjab, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Youtube Extract MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp_youtube_extract": {
      "command": "mcp_youtube_extract"
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Youtube Extract to YOUTUBE API KEY.”
“Use MCP Youtube Extract to Cost.”
“Use MCP Youtube Extract to Note.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for YouTube operations, demonstrating core MCP concepts including tools and logging. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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