Tubepull
@miketwalker
TubePull is a YouTube video downloader exposed as an MCP server. One tool, download_video, takes a YouTube URL plus a format (mp3/mp4) and an optional quality, runs the download on TubePull's servers, and returns a short-lived signed download link. Free tier allows 3 downloads pe
Overview
What is Tubepull?
Tubepull is a YouTube video downloader exposed as an MCP server. It runs downloads on Tubepull’s own servers and returns a short-lived signed download link. It is intended for developers who want to integrate YouTube downloading into their MCP-compatible applications.
How to use Tubepull?
Invoke the download_video tool with a YouTube URL, a format (mp3 or mp4), and an optional quality parameter. The server processes the request and returns a signed download link that expires after a short period.
Key features of Tubepull
- Single tool:
download_video - Supports MP3 and MP4 output formats
- Optional quality parameter (e.g., standard, 1440p, 4K)
- Server‑side processing – no local YouTube scraping
- Short‑lived signed download links
- Free tier: 3 downloads per 24 hours per client
- Unlimited plan ($3.99/mo) removes rate limit and unlocks 1440p/4K & videos over 2 hours
Use cases of Tubepull
- Downloading YouTube videos as MP4 for offline viewing
- Extracting audio from YouTube videos as MP3
- Building a personal media library from online content
- Automating video archiving workflows
FAQ from Tubepull
What formats does Tubepull support?
The download_video tool supports mp3 (audio) and mp4 (video) output formats.
Is there a free limit?
Yes. The free tier allows up to 3 downloads per 24‑hour period per client.
How do I remove the download limit?
Subscribe to the Unlimited plan for $3.99/month. It removes the daily cap and also enables 1440p/4K quality and videos longer than 2 hours.
What quality options are available?
You can optionally specify a quality level. The free tier supports standard quality; the Unlimited plan adds 1440p and 4K.
Does Tubepull download videos locally?
No. Downloads are processed on Tubepull’s servers. The tool returns a signed download link, so your client does not need to handle YouTube scraping or media conversion.
