YouTube MCP Server
mcp-serverStable
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges Video & Audio content with Large Language Models using yt-dlp.
Stars
261
Δ stars 7d
+3
Δ stars 30d
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Forks
60
Contributors
9
npm DL / wk
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PyPI DL / wk
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Language
TypeScript
Last push
2026-05-20
About YouTube MCP Server
Integrate yt-dlp with Claude, Dive, and other MCP-compatible AI systems. Download videos, extract metadata, get transcripts, and more — all through natural language. 1. Open Dive Desktop 2. Click **"+ Add MCP Server"** 3. Paste the config provided above 4. Click **"Save"** and you're ready! Use the Claude Code CLI to add the yt-dlp MCP server (guide):
Read the full README on GitHub →
YouTube MCP Server growth signals this week
- Gained 3 stars in the last 7 days
Growth score: 7/100 week of 2026-07-20
Signal history
| Week | Score | Δ★ | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | 7 | +3 | Stable |
| 2026-07-13 | 7 | +3 | Stable |
| 2026-07-06 | 9 | +4 | Stable |
| 2026-06-29 | 33 | +6 | Stable |
| 2026-06-22 | 22 | +4 | Stable |
| 2026-06-15 | 40 | +7 | Stable |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is YouTube MCP Server still maintained?
- Activity is low: the last push was on 2026-05-20 (60 days before our latest snapshot).
- Is YouTube MCP Server growing?
- It is stable this week, with a growth score of 7/100. See the weekly history above.
- What are the best YouTube MCP Server alternatives?
- Closest by category and size in our data: io.github.codespar/mcp-afip, Hugging Face MCP Server, Trends Hub — full list with live signals above.
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Tracked since 2026-06-20 · data as of 2026-07-19 · 4 open issues · 5 releases