YouTube FAQs

Question 1

What is the YouTube MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that allows AI assistants, like Claude, to interact with the YouTube API using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides tools to search for videos and channels, and get details about them.

Question 2

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

You'll need a YouTube API key from the Google Developer Console, Node.js v16 or higher, and to follow the installation instructions in the repository's README. This involves cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and configuring your API key.

Question 3

What is MCP?

Accepted Answer

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that allows AI assistants to connect with external data sources and tools in a standardized way.

Question 4

Does this work with Claude?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This server is designed to be compatible with Claude and other AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol. The README provides instructions on how to integrate it with Claude Desktop.

Question 5

What can I do with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can enable AI assistants to search for videos and channels on YouTube, retrieve detailed information about specific videos and channels, and even access a list of popular videos.

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