SERVER

YouTube MCP

Rank #16,513

io.github.granitebps/youtube-mcp

Independent, unofficial project for YouTube metadata, transcripts, comments, and search.

4 versions

by granitebps (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jun 21, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 20, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with YouTube MCP

YouTube MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by granitebps. It ranks #16,513 of 168,415 active servers on MCP Toplist. YouTube MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jun 21, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 20, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What YouTube MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using YouTube MCP

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

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 4, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

YT_PROVIDER · optional
YOUTUBE_API_KEY · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect YouTube MCP and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add youtube-mcp -e "YT_PROVIDER=<your YT_PROVIDER>" -e "YOUTUBE_API_KEY=<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>" -- npx -y @granitebps/youtube-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.youtube-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.youtube-mcp.env]
YT_PROVIDER = "<your YT_PROVIDER>"
YOUTUBE_API_KEY = "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YT_PROVIDER": "<your YT_PROVIDER>",
        "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.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YT_PROVIDER": "<your YT_PROVIDER>",
        "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.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YT_PROVIDER": "<your YT_PROVIDER>",
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YT_PROVIDER": "<your YT_PROVIDER>",
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@granitebps/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YT_PROVIDER": "<your YT_PROVIDER>",
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by granitebps

Twitter/X MCP#16,459

View all granitebps servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for YouTube MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jun 21, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 20, 2026
Version history: 4 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 4, 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 4, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Jun 22, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 14, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
1.1.1	Oct 20, 2026
1.1.0	Oct 14, 2026
1.0.1	Oct 13, 2026
1.0.0	Oct 13, 2026

STANDING

#16,513of 168,415 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 151,902 of 168,415 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains YouTube MCP?: YouTube MCP is maintained by granitebps, which publishes 2 MCP servers (9 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is YouTube MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — YouTube MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does YouTube MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of YouTube MCP, most recently published on Oct 20, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for YouTube MCP?: The source code for YouTube MCP is hosted at github.com/granitebps/youtube-mcp.

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