SERVER

youtube-mcp

Rank #51,279

io.github.miller-joe/youtube-mcp

MCP server for YouTube creator-ops with a ComfyUI bridge for AI thumbnail generation.

1 version

2 GitHub stars

by miller-joe (3 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Apr 19, 2026

Last publish date

Apr 20, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with youtube-mcp

youtube-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by miller-joe. It ranks #51,279 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2 GitHub stars. youtube-mcp is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Apr 19, 2026 and most recently updated on Apr 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 Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID · required
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET · required
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE · optional
YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE · optional
COMFYUI_URL · optional
COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect youtube-mcp and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add youtube-mcp -e "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID=<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>" -e "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET=<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>" -e "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE=<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>" -e "YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE=<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>" -e "COMFYUI_URL=<your COMFYUI_URL>" -e "COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT=<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>" -- npx -y @miller-joe/youtube-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

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

[mcp_servers.youtube-mcp.env]
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID = "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>"
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET = "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>"
YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE = "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>"
YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE = "<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>"
COMFYUI_URL = "<your COMFYUI_URL>"
COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT = "<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@miller-joe/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>",
        "YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>",
        "COMFYUI_URL": "<your COMFYUI_URL>",
        "COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT": "<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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",
        "@miller-joe/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>",
        "YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>",
        "COMFYUI_URL": "<your COMFYUI_URL>",
        "COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT": "<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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",
        "@miller-joe/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>",
        "YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>",
        "COMFYUI_URL": "<your COMFYUI_URL>",
        "COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT": "<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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",
        "@miller-joe/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>",
        "YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>",
        "COMFYUI_URL": "<your COMFYUI_URL>",
        "COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT": "<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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",
        "@miller-joe/youtube-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET>",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET_FILE>",
        "YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE": "<your YOUTUBE_TOKEN_FILE>",
        "COMFYUI_URL": "<your COMFYUI_URL>",
        "COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT": "<your COMFYUI_DEFAULT_CKPT>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 miller-joe

View all miller-joe 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: Apr 19, 2026
Latest version published: Apr 20, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 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: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.1.2	Apr 20, 2026

STANDING

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Ranks ahead of 93,117 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains youtube-mcp?: youtube-mcp is maintained by miller-joe, which publishes 3 MCP servers (3 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 PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does youtube-mcp have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of youtube-mcp, most recently published on Apr 20, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for youtube-mcp?: The source code for youtube-mcp is hosted at github.com/miller-joe/youtube-mcp.

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