What is MCP YouTube-DLP?
MCP YouTube-DLP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for downloading YouTube videos and audio using yt-dlp, designed for integration with AI assistants.
How to use MCP YouTube-DLP?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with pip install -e ., and start the server with python main.py. Configure the MCP client with the provided JSON block, setting the YT_DLP_PATH and DEFAULT_DOWNLOAD_DIR environment variables as needed.
Key features of MCP YouTube-DLP
- Download YouTube videos in MP4 format
- Download YouTube audio in MP3 format
- Integration with MCP for AI assistant access
- Configurable download directory via environment variable
- Adjustable path to yt-dlp executable
Use cases of MCP YouTube-DLP
- Allow an AI assistant to download a YouTube video for offline viewing
- Enable an AI assistant to extract audio from a YouTube video as MP3
- Automate media downloading workflows through natural language commands
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