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Youtube Playlist Generator MCP Server

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About Youtube Playlist Generator MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI applications to search for YouTube music videos and manage playlists using the official YouTube Data API v3.

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Youtube Playlist Generator MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-playlist-generator": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/yt-playlist-generator/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "your_youtube_api_key_here",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id_here",
        "YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Youtube Playlist Generator Mcp Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI applications to search for YouTube music videos and manage playlists using the official YouTube Data API v3. It is designed for developers integrating YouTube functionality into MCP‑compatible clients like Claude Desktop or VS Code with GitHub Copilot.

How to use Youtube Playlist Generator Mcp Server?

Install Node.js 18+, clone the repo, run npm install, obtain a YouTube Data API key (and optional OAuth credentials), set environment variables (YOUTUBE_API_KEY, YOUTUBE_CLIENT_ID, YOUTUBE_CLIENT_SECRET), build with npm run build, then configure the server in your MCP client’s settings using the node command with the built index.js path. Use tools like search_music_videos or create_playlist via natural language in the client.

Key features of Youtube Playlist Generator Mcp Server

  • Search YouTube music videos with customizable parameters
  • Retrieve detailed information for specific videos
  • List videos from public YouTube playlists
  • Full playlist management (create, edit, add/remove videos)
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication for write operations
  • Works with Claude Desktop and VS Code/GitHub Copilot

Use cases of Youtube Playlist Generator Mcp Server

  • Search and browse music videos using natural language in an AI chat
  • Retrieve video metadata (title, channel, duration) programmatically
  • Create, edit, and organize personal YouTube playlists via voice or text
  • Add or remove videos from existing playlists without leaving the AI interface
  • List a user’s private playlists and manage their contents

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 18 or higher is required. A Google Cloud Project with the YouTube Data API v3 enabled and a valid API key are needed; optional OAuth 2.0 credentials enable playlist management.

2

How does this server compare to a manual YouTube API call?

It abstracts the YouTube Data API v3 into easy‑to‑use MCP tools, allowing AI assistants to search, retrieve details, and manage playlists without writing custom API code or handling authentication flows.

3

Where do my data and API calls go?

All requests are made directly to the YouTube Data API v3 servers. No user data is stored or transmitted through a third‑party intermediary.

4

What are the known limits?

The YouTube Data API imposes a daily quota of 10,000 units (by default). Rate limiting also applies. OAuth access

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