YouTube Data
Rank #1,261io.github.kirbah/mcp-youtube
YouTube MCP server for token-optimized, structured data using the YouTube Data API v3.
YouTube Data is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by kirbah. It ranks #1,261 of 115,591 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 29 GitHub stars. YouTube Data is listed across 5 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, Glama, Smithery and mcp.so, with 24 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jun 6, 2025 and most recently updated on Aug 10, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 114,330 of 115,591 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use YouTube Data
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp-youtube https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcpclaude mcp add mcp-youtube -e "YOUTUBE_API_KEY=<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>" -e "MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING=<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>" -- npx -y @kirbah/mcp-youtubeReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.mcp-youtube]
url = "https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcp"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
[mcp_servers.mcp-youtube]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@kirbah/mcp-youtube"]
[mcp_servers.mcp-youtube.env]
YOUTUBE_API_KEY = "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING = "<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcpSettings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kirbah/mcp-youtube"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kirbah/mcp-youtube"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcp"
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"servers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kirbah/mcp-youtube"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"serverUrl": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kirbah/mcp-youtube"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@kirbah/mcp-youtube/mcp"
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@kirbah/mcp-youtube"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your MDB_MCP_CONNECTION_STRING>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Listed on 3 registries (3 delisted)
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Available versions (24)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.1.13 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 1.1.12 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 1.1.11 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 1.1.9 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 1.1.7 | May 12, 2026 |
| 1.1.6 | May 7, 2026 |
| 1.1.5 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 1.1.4 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 1.1.3 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 1.1.2 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 1.1.1 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 1.1.0 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 1.0.2 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 1.0.1 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 1.0.0 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 0.3.6 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 0.3.5 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 0.3.4 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 0.3.3 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 0.3.2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 0.3.1 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 0.3.0 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 0.2.6 | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 0.1.0 | Nov 25, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains YouTube Data?
- YouTube Data is maintained by kirbah, which publishes 1 MCP server (24 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is YouTube Data listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — YouTube Data is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, Glama, Smithery and mcp.so.
- How many versions does YouTube Data have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 24 versions of YouTube Data, most recently published on Aug 10, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for YouTube Data?
- The source code for YouTube Data is hosted at github.com/kirbah/mcp-youtube.