Tubepull

Name: Tubepull
Author: miketwalker

@miketwalker

About Tubepull

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

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Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tubepull": {
      "url": "https://tubepull.com/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Tools

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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.