Yutu MCP Server

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About Yutu MCP Server

A fully functional MCP server and CLI for YouTube to automate YouTube operation.

#youtube #automation #video

Yutu MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yutu": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "yutu",
      "args": [
        "mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YUTU_CREDENTIAL": "/absolute/path/to/client_secret.json",
        "YUTU_CACHE_TOKEN": "/absolute/path/to/youtube.token.json"
      }
    }
  }
}

Yutu MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Yutu?

Yutu is a fully functional MCP server and CLI for YouTube that can manipulate almost all YouTube resources.

How to use Yutu?

Run yutu with a subcommand such as mcp to start the MCP server, or auth to authenticate. Use other commands like video, playlist, comment, etc., to manage specific resources. Append --help to any command for detailed options.

Key features of Yutu?

Full MCP server and CLI for YouTube.
Manipulates videos, playlists, comments, and channels.
Supports captions, thumbnails, watermarks, and banners.
Lists activities, members, Super Chat events, and more.
Searches YouTube resources and manages subscriptions.
Handles authentication via yutu auth.

Use cases of Yutu?

Automate YouTube resource management through an MCP server.
Programmatically upload, update, or delete videos and playlists.
Manage comment threads, channel sections, and memberships.
Search for YouTube content and list channel activities.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the MCP server?

Use the command `yutu mcp`.

How do I authenticate with the YouTube API?

Run `yutu auth` and follow the authentication flow.

Which YouTube resources can Yutu manipulate?

Videos, playlists, comments, channels, captions, thumbnails, watermarks, channel banners, channel sections, subscriptions, and more.

How can I see all available commands?

Use `yutu --help` or `yutu help` to list all commands.

Is there a command to get version info?

Yes, use `yutu version` to display the current version.

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