VidLens
Rank #6,120io.github.thatsrajan/vidlens-mcp
Video as a queryable local asset for AI agents — 47 tools for YouTube, social, and local media.
VidLens is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by thatsrajan. It ranks #6,120 of 132,046 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 35 GitHub stars. VidLens is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 5, 2026 and most recently updated on Jul 9, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 125,926 of 132,046 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use VidLens
No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.
claude mcp add vidlens-mcp -e "YOUTUBE_API_KEY=<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>" -e "GEMINI_API_KEY=<your GEMINI_API_KEY>" -e "OPENAI_API_KEY=<your OPENAI_API_KEY>" -e "SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY=<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>" -e "BRAVE_API_KEY=<your BRAVE_API_KEY>" -- npx -y vidlens-mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.vidlens-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "vidlens-mcp"]
[mcp_servers.vidlens-mcp.env]
YOUTUBE_API_KEY = "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>"
GEMINI_API_KEY = "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>"
OPENAI_API_KEY = "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>"
SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY = "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>"
BRAVE_API_KEY = "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>",
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>",
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>",
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>",
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vidlens-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"vidlens-mcp"
],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
"SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>",
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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Listed on 3 registries
thatsrajan
Available versions (4)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.4.1 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 1.2.9 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 1.2.8 | Apr 5, 2026 |
| 1.2.7 | Apr 5, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains VidLens?
- VidLens is maintained by thatsrajan, which publishes 1 MCP server (4 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is VidLens listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — VidLens is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
- How many versions does VidLens have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of VidLens, most recently published on Jul 9, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for VidLens?
- The source code for VidLens is hosted at github.com/thatsrajan/vidlens-mcp.
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