youtube-kit
Rank #7,513io.github.eukosh/youtube-kit
YouTube CLI and MCP server: search and read public YouTube, and manage your own channels.
What you can do with youtube-kit
youtube-kit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by eukosh. It ranks #7,513 of 166,322 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3 GitHub stars. youtube-kit is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 17, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 25, 2026.
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What youtube-kit can and cannot do
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What you need before using youtube-kit
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 2, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- YOUTUBE_CHANNEL · optional
- YOUTUBE_API_KEY · optional
Connect youtube-kit and confirm it works
claude mcp add youtube-kit -e "YOUTUBE_CHANNEL=<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>" -e "YOUTUBE_API_KEY=<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>" -- uvx youtube-kit mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.youtube-kit]
command = "uvx"
args = ["youtube-kit", "mcp"]
[mcp_servers.youtube-kit.env]
YOUTUBE_CHANNEL = "<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>"
YOUTUBE_API_KEY = "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-kit": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-kit",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_CHANNEL": "<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>",
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-kit": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-kit",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_CHANNEL": "<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>",
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"youtube-kit": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-kit",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_CHANNEL": "<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>",
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-kit": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-kit",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_CHANNEL": "<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>",
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-kit": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-kit",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_CHANNEL": "<your YOUTUBE_CHANNEL>",
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Oct 17, 2026
- Latest version published
- Oct 25, 2026
- Version history
- 5 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 2, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Nov 2, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 19, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Oct 19, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain youtube-kit? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (5)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.7.3 | Oct 25, 2026 |
| 0.7.2 | Oct 25, 2026 |
| 0.7.1 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| 0.7.0 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 0.6.0 | Oct 18, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains youtube-kit?
- youtube-kit is maintained by eukosh, which publishes 1 MCP server (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is youtube-kit listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — youtube-kit is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does youtube-kit have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of youtube-kit, most recently published on Oct 25, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for youtube-kit?
- The source code for youtube-kit is hosted at github.com/eukosh/youtube-kit.
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