YouTube Music MCP 🎵

What is YouTube Music MCP 🎵?

YouTube Music MCP 🎵 is a simple MCP server that allows you to search for and play tracks on YouTube Music directly from an AI assistant such as Cursor or Claude Desktop. It was built using the YouTube Music platform and the Anthropic MCP protocol.

How to use YouTube Music MCP 🎵?

Obtain a valid Google YouTube API Key from the Google Cloud Console. Then add the provided MCP configuration to your Cursor .cursor/mcp.json file, inserting your API key. Run the server via npx using the @instructa/mcp-youtube-music package; no local installation or building is required unless you intend to modify the source code.

Key features of YouTube Music MCP 🎵

• Search for tracks on YouTube Music by name.
• Play tracks directly by opening them in your default browser.
• Integrates with AI assistants like Cursor and Claude Desktop.
• Simple npx‑based setup, no manual installation needed.
• Uses the YouTube Music platform and MCP protocol.
• Requires a valid Google YouTube API key.

Use cases of YouTube Music MCP 🎵

• Quickly search for a song while writing code in Cursor.
• Ask Claude Desktop to play a specific track from YouTube Music.
• Integrate music playback into AI‑powered workflows or automation.
• Provide music recommendations through a conversational interface.

FAQ from YouTube Music MCP 🎵

What tools does YouTube Music MCP 🎵 provide?

The server exposes two tools: searchTrack (search by name) and playTrack (open the track in your browser).

Do I need a YouTube API key to use this server?

Yes. A valid Google YouTube API Key from the Google Cloud Console is required for the server to work.

How do I install YouTube Music MCP 🎵?

Add the MCP configuration block to your Cursor .cursor/mcp.json file, with the command set to npx and args including -y @instructa/mcp-youtube-music. Then define the YOUTUBE_API_KEY environment variable.

Which AI assistants are supported?

The README mentions Cursor and Claude Desktop as supported AI assistants.

How does the playTrack tool work?

playTrack searches for the requested track and opens it in your default browser, allowing you to listen on YouTube Music.