YouTube Transcript, Comments & Video Data API MCP Server

Overview

YouTube Transcript, Comments & Video Data API MCP Server provides real-time access to YouTube transcripts, comments, channel data, and video search capabilities through the Model Context Protocol. It integrates directly into AI assistants as a callable tool, letting models fetch and analyze YouTube content on your behalf.

Run it two ways: use the hosted endpoint at https://api.youtubeapi.io/mcp with no setup, or install locally via npx -y @kaitoinfra/youtubeapi-mcp-server. Both methods require the YOUTUBEAPI_KEY environment variable for authentication. The latest release is v1.0.2, maintained at youtubeapi.io.

This Development tool works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients. If you maintain this server, claim your listing on mcp.site to verify ownership and keep information accurate.

Installation

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Name: YouTube Transcript, Comments & Video Data API MCP Server
URL:  https://api.youtubeapi.io/mcp

Requires YOUTUBEAPI_KEY