YouTube Music MCP Server

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About YouTube Music MCP Server

This is a MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that you can use with Cline through Visual Studio Code and ask songs to be played using Youtube Music

#youtube-music #mcp-server #music-assistant

YouTube Music MCP Server config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

Repository

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Overview

What is YouTube Music MCP Server?

It implements a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI models to control YouTube Music playback through Google Chrome. It bridges the gap between AI assistants and music playback, allowing AI to search for and play songs based on song names and artist names.

How to use YouTube Music MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build the server with npm run build, then configure the server in Claude Desktop by adding the path to build/index.js in the MCP servers config. For development use npm run watch for auto-rebuild; debug with the MCP Inspector via npm run inspector.

Key features of YouTube Music MCP Server

Search YouTube Music for songs
Play songs directly in Google Chrome
Support for song name and artist name search
Error handling and logging
Cross-platform support, focused on macOS for Chrome automation

Use cases of YouTube Music MCP Server

An AI assistant searches and plays a song based on user request
Automate music playback as part of a larger workflow
Integrate music control into AI-powered productivity tools

Frequently asked questions

What does YouTube Music MCP Server do?

It allows AI models to search and play songs on YouTube Music through Google Chrome.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js, Google Chrome, and npm are required. The server is focused on macOS for Chrome automation.

How is it used with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to the Claude Desktop config file with the path to the built `index.js` file.

How do I debug the server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running `npm run inspector`, which provides a URL for debugging tools.

Does it require authentication?

No authentication details are mentioned in the README.

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