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yt-dlp-mcp

@kevinwatt

a year ago
developer-tools
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges Video & Audio content with Large Language Models using yt-dlp.
Overview

What is yt-dlp-mcp?

yt-dlp-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with yt-dlp to provide video and audio content download capabilities for Large Language Models (LLMs) from platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

How to use yt-dlp-mcp?

To use yt-dlp-mcp, install yt-dlp on your system, configure it with your MCP-compatible LLM service, and then you can issue commands to download videos, audio, or subtitles directly through your LLM.

Key features of yt-dlp-mcp?

  • Download subtitles in SRT format for LLMs.
  • Save videos and audios to your Downloads folder with resolution control.
  • Privacy-focused direct downloads without tracking.
  • Integration with MCP-compatible LLMs like Dive.

Use cases of yt-dlp-mcp?

  1. Downloading educational videos for offline access.
  2. Extracting audio from video content for podcasts.
  3. Retrieving subtitles for video content to assist in language learning.

FAQ from yt-dlp-mcp?

  • Can yt-dlp-mcp download content from any video platform?

yt-dlp-mcp supports various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

  • Is yt-dlp-mcp free to use?

Yes! yt-dlp-mcp is open-source and free to use.

  • What are the system requirements for yt-dlp-mcp?

You need Node.js 20+, yt-dlp installed, and an MCP-compatible LLM service.

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