This project provides a Model-Context Protocol (MCP) server for YouTube, enabling users to interact with YouTube video content via AI models. It targets users who want to leverage AI for summarizing or analyzing YouTube videos without leaving their AI chat interface. The primary benefit is seamless integration of YouTube content into AI workflows.

How It Works

The server utilizes yt-dlp to download subtitles from YouTube videos. These subtitles are then fed into an AI model through the Model-Context Protocol. This approach allows AI models to process and understand the textual content of YouTube videos, facilitating tasks like summarization.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install via MCP installer: mcp-installer install @anaisbetts/mcp-youtube
• Requires yt-dlp to be installed locally (e.g., via Homebrew or WinGet).
• Official documentation and demo links are not provided in the README.

Highlighted Details

• Enables AI summarization of YouTube videos by asking Claude, "Summarize the YouTube video < >".
• Leverages yt-dlp for robust subtitle extraction.
• Integrates with the Model-Context Protocol for AI model communication.

Maintenance & Community

• No information on contributors, sponsorships, or community channels is available in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The license is not specified in the README.

Limitations & Caveats

The project appears to be in its early stages, with no explicit versioning or release notes. Compatibility with specific AI models beyond those supporting MCP is not detailed.