What is YouTube Search & Download?

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows you to search for, get information about, and download YouTube videos and audio content without requiring a YouTube API key.

Do I need a YouTube API key to use this tool?

No, a key advantage of this tool is that it operates entirely without a YouTube API key, leveraging `yt-dlp` for free and unlimited content access.

What types of content can I download and in what formats?

You can download individual YouTube videos and entire playlists, including both video and audio content. Supported formats include MP4, MKV, MP3, WAV, and more, available in various qualities.

How do I install and run the YouTube Search & Download server?

Installation is simple: use `uv pip install youtube-search-mcp` (recommended) or `pip install youtube-search-mcp`. After installation, run `youtube-search-mcp` and ensure FFmpeg is available in your system's PATH.

Which clients are compatible with YouTube Search & Download?

This MCP server is designed for seamless integration with MCP-compliant clients, including popular ones like Claude and Cursor, making it easy to use within your development workflow.

YouTube Search & Download

Name: YouTube Search & Download
Author: easyhak

byeasyhak

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ウェブスクレイピングとデータ収集

Provides an MCP server to search, retrieve information about, and download YouTube videos and audio content without requiring a YouTube API key.

YouTube Search & Download

byeasyhak

開発者ツール

API開発

ウェブスクレイピングとデータ収集

Provides an MCP server to search, retrieve information about, and download YouTube videos and audio content without requiring a YouTube API key.

概要

This tool is a production-quality Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables users to interact with YouTube content programmatically. Leveraging the power of yt-dlp and built with the high-performance FastMCP framework, it allows for searching videos and playlists, extracting rich metadata, and downloading both video and audio in various formats and qualities. Designed for seamless integration with MCP clients like Claude Desktop and Cursor, it offers a robust, type-safe solution for accessing YouTube content without the limitations or overhead of API keys.

主な機能

Playlist Support: Search for playlists, get details, and retrieve all videos from any playlist.
Video & Audio Downloads: Download content in various formats (mp4, mkv, mp3, wav) and qualities.
Client Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compliant clients.
No API Key Required: Freely search and download content using yt-dlp.
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Rich Metadata: Access detailed video information including duration, view count, and chapters.

ユースケース

Developing applications that require YouTube content retrieval without relying on the official YouTube API key.
Programmatically accessing and downloading YouTube videos and audio for personal archival or content creation.
Integrating YouTube search and download capabilities into MCP-compliant AI assistants like Claude Desktop or Cursor.

概要

主な機能

Playlist Support: Search for playlists, get details, and retrieve all videos from any playlist.
Video & Audio Downloads: Download content in various formats (mp4, mkv, mp3, wav) and qualities.
Client Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compliant clients.
No API Key Required: Freely search and download content using yt-dlp.
0 GitHub stars
Rich Metadata: Access detailed video information including duration, view count, and chapters.

ユースケース

Developing applications that require YouTube content retrieval without relying on the official YouTube API key.
Programmatically accessing and downloading YouTube videos and audio for personal archival or content creation.
Integrating YouTube search and download capabilities into MCP-compliant AI assistants like Claude Desktop or Cursor.