### Install YouTube MCP Server via Smithery CLI

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md

Installs the YouTube MCP Server for Claude Desktop using the Smithery CLI. This command automates the setup process.

```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install @ZubeidHendricks/youtube --client claude
```

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### Development Commands for YouTube MCP Server

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-mcp-readme.md

Basic development commands for the YouTube MCP Server project, including dependency installation and running tests.

```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run tests
npm test
```

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### Install YouTube MCP Server via NPM

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md

Installs the YouTube MCP Server globally using npm. This command requires Node.js and npm to be installed on the system.

```bash
npm install -g zubeid-youtube-mcp-server
```

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### YouTube MCP Server Development Commands

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-readme.md

Lists common development commands for the YouTube MCP Server project, including installing dependencies, running tests, building the project, and linting the code.

```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run tests
npm test

# Build
npm run build

# Lint
npm run lint
```

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### Install YouTube MCP Server via npm

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-readme.md

Installs the YouTube MCP Server package using npm. This is the first step to integrating the server into your project.

```bash
npm install @modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube
```

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### Install YouTube MCP Server (npm)

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/llms.txt

Installs the YouTube MCP Server as a local npm package. This is the primary method for integrating the server into Node.js projects.

```bash
npm install zubeid-youtube-mcp-server
```

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### Configure Claude Desktop with YouTube MCP Server (NPX)

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md

Adds the YouTube MCP Server to Claude Desktop's configuration using npx, which avoids global installation. Requires a YouTube API key.

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "zubeid-youtube-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "your_youtube_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Configure Claude Desktop with YouTube MCP Server (NPM)

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md

Adds the YouTube MCP Server to Claude Desktop's configuration when installed globally via npm. Requires a YouTube API key.

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zubeid-youtube-mcp-server": {
      "command": "zubeid-youtube-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "your_youtube_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Manage YouTube Playlists with JavaScript MCP Client

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-readme.md

Shows how to manage YouTube playlists using the JavaScript MCP client. Examples include retrieving items within a playlist and fetching playlist details.

```javascript
// Get playlist items
const playlistItems = await youtube.playlists.getPlaylistItems({
  playlistId: "playlist-id",
  maxResults: 50
});

// Get playlist details
const playlist = await youtube.playlists.getPlaylist({
  playlistId: "playlist-id"
});
```

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### Run Build Script with npm

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-mcp-readme.md

Executes the build process for the YouTube MCP Server project. This command typically compiles source code, bundles assets, and prepares the project for deployment or distribution. It relies on the 'build' script defined in the project's package.json.

```shell
npm run build
```

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### Configure YouTube MCP Server in VS Code User Settings (JSON)

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-mcp-readme.md

JSON configuration for VS Code User Settings to set up the YouTube MCP Server. This includes defining inputs for API keys and server configurations.

```json
{
  "mcp": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "type": "promptString",
        "id": "apiKey",
        "description": "YouTube API Key",
        "password": true
      }
    ],
    "servers": {
      "youtube": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube"],
        "env": {
          "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "${input:apiKey}"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Configure YouTube MCP Server in MCP Client

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-readme.md

Provides a JSON configuration snippet for integrating the YouTube MCP Server with an MCP client, such as Claude Desktop. It specifies the command to run the server and necessary environment variables like the YouTube API key.

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube"],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Configure YouTube MCP Server in VS Code Workspace (.vscode/mcp.json)

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-mcp-readme.md

JSON configuration for a VS Code workspace to set up the YouTube MCP Server. This allows for project-specific configurations, including API key prompts.

```json
{
  "inputs": [
    {
      "type": "promptString",
      "id": "apiKey",
      "description": "YouTube API Key",
      "password": true
    }
  ],
  "servers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube"],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "${input:apiKey}"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Manage YouTube Channels with JavaScript MCP Client

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-readme.md

Illustrates how to interact with YouTube channels using the JavaScript MCP client. It covers fetching channel details and listing videos associated with a specific channel.

```javascript
// Get channel details
const channel = await youtube.channels.getChannel({
  channelId: "channel-id"
});

// List channel videos
const videos = await youtube.channels.listVideos({
  channelId: "channel-id",
  maxResults: 50
});
```

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### Configure VS Code User Settings for YouTube MCP Server

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md

Sets up the YouTube MCP Server configuration within VS Code's user settings. This allows for integrated API key input and server configuration.

```json
{
  "mcp": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "type": "promptString",
        "id": "apiKey",
        "description": "YouTube API Key",
        "password": true
      }
    ],
    "servers": {
      "youtube": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "zubeid-youtube-mcp-server"],
        "env": {
          "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "${input:apiKey}"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Run Lint Script with npm

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-mcp-readme.md

Executes the linting process for the YouTube MCP Server project. Linting checks the code for stylistic errors and potential programming mistakes. This command depends on the 'lint' script configured in the project's package.json.

```shell
npm run lint
```

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### Configure VS Code Workspace Settings for YouTube MCP Server

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md

Sets up the YouTube MCP Server configuration within a VS Code workspace's `.vscode/mcp.json` file. This is useful for project-specific configurations.

```json
{
  "inputs": [
    {
      "type": "promptString",
      "id": "apiKey",
      "description": "YouTube API Key",
      "password": true
    }
  ],
  "servers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "zubeid-youtube-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "${input:apiKey}"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Manage YouTube Videos with JavaScript MCP Client

Source: https://github.com/zubeidhendricks/youtube-mcp-server/blob/main/youtube-readme.md

Demonstrates how to use the YouTube MCP Server's client interface in JavaScript to manage video-related operations. This includes fetching video details, retrieving transcripts, and searching for videos.

```javascript
// Get video details
const video = await youtube.videos.getVideo({
  videoId: "video-id"
});

// Get video transcript
const transcript = await youtube.transcripts.getTranscript({
  videoId: "video-id",
  language: "en"
});

// Search videos
const searchResults = await youtube.videos.searchVideos({
  query: "search term",
  maxResults: 10
});
```

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