YouTube Tools

YouTube video search, channel discovery, ranking tracking, and trending content

Usage Cost1 Credits

AvailabilityProduction Ready

Tools Count11 Tools Included

Overview

YouTube Tools is a production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built to give AI agents reliable, structured access to youtube tools capabilities. It acts as a standardized bridge between large language models and real-time data. Instead of relying on static training knowledge, models can retrieve live results, web content, and intelligence through a controlled MCP interface. By integrating this MCP server, developers enable models such as Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and open-source LLMs to: • Execute structured YouTube Tools queries • Access live data in real time • Retrieve specialized information programmatically • Ground responses in verifiable external sources This architecture significantly improves factual accuracy, reduces hallucination risk, and expands what AI systems can accomplish in research, automation, monitoring, and decision-support workflows. YouTube Tools is designed for teams building production AI agents that require dependable, real-time access to the youtube within a standardized MCP ecosystem.

Installation Guide

Quick Setup

To integrate the YouTube Tools MCP with your AI agent, update your configuration file. This server provides a unified interface to access all 11 tools.

Add the following to your mcpConfig.json or Cursor settings.

Configuration Block

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp360": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://connect.mcp360.ai/v1/youtube/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Features

Global Access
Available worldwide
Secure API
Enterprise-grade security
AI Optimized
Built for LLM context
Rich Data
Structured JSON output

Tools

search_videos

search_channels

search_shorts

get_video_details

get_video_transcripts

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Technical Benefits

Integrating YouTube Tools ensures reliability, security, and performance for production-ready AI agents.

Standardized Protocol

Built on the Model Context Protocol, YouTube Tools ensures seamless compatibility with all MCP-compliant clients including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and IDE extensions.

Secure Data Handling

All requests are proxied through our secure gateway, providing an additional layer of privacy and security between your AI client and the data source.

High Performance

Optimized for low latency, our infrastructure ensures that your AI agent receives data quickly, minimizing wait times during complex reasoning tasks.

Top Use Cases

YouTube Tools enables a wide range of automated workflows and enhanced AI interactions across various domains.

AI Automation

Automate repetitive research and data tasks.

Real-time Data

Fetch live information directly into context.

Enhanced Accuracy

Improve response accuracy with verified data.

FAQ

How do I use YouTube Tools with Claude Desktop?

To use YouTube Tools with Claude Desktop, simply add the configuration block provided in our installation guide to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Once added, restart Claude, and the 11 tools will be available for the AI to use.

Is YouTube Tools compatible with Cursor?

Yes, YouTube Tools is fully compatible with Cursor. You can add it as an MCP server in the Cursor settings using the same npx command provided in the configuration section.

Does this YouTube Tools improve my AI agent's accuracy?

By bridging your LLM with YouTube Tools, this MCP reduces hallucinations and outdated training data. It injects real-time structured data directly into the context window, ensuring your agent's answers are factual and up-to-date.

Can I use this MCP with OpenClaw?

Yes, this MCP server is fully compatible with OpenClaw and other open-source MCP clients. You can connect it using the standard remote MCP connection string provided in your dashboard.

What are the credit costs for YouTube Tools?

Each use of YouTube Tools costs 1 credits. We offer various plans to suit different usage levels, from individual developers to enterprise teams.

Is my data secure when using YouTube Tools?

Absolutely. All requests are proxied through our secure gateway, and we never store the raw data returned from the tools. We use industry-standard encryption for all data in transit.