Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to set up a YouTube MCP server for Claude Desktop in this comprehensive tutorial. This video walks through creating YouTube API access in Google Cloud, implementing tool modules, and installing the server in Claude Desktop. Perfect for content creators and developers who want to streamline YouTube research workflows including channel searches, video information retrieval, and transcript analysis. No coding experience required—just follow the step-by-step instructions.
📋 Access All Source Code (So you don't have to write the code yourself)
➡️ patreon.com/posts/125634414
📺 Learn how to build your own MCP Server in Python: youtu.be/8g0z3DNi_fU
📃 More on Model Context Protocol (MCP): modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
🖥️ Download Node JS: nodejs.org/en/download
💖 Show Your Support
☕ Paypal: paypal.me/jiejenn/5
☕ Venmo: @Jie-Jenn
🌳 Patreon: patreon.com/JieJenn
✉️ Business Inquiring: YouTube@LearnDataAnalysis.org
00:00:00 - Introduction to YouTube MCP Server for Claude Desktop
00:01:02 - Demo of YouTube MCP Server Capabilities
00:02:26 - Overview of YouTube MCP Server Setup Requirements
00:03:09 - Setting up YouTube API Access in Google Cloud Console
00:05:01 - Configuring OAuth Consent Screen
00:05:50 - Creating OAuth Client Credentials
00:06:24 - Setting up the Development Environment
00:07:03 - Creating Tool Module Structure
00:07:34 - Implementing Google API Service Function
00:08:12 - Creating YouTube Tools Module
00:09:18 - Implementing Video ID Extraction Function
00:10:20 - Creating YouTube Tool Class
00:11:30 - Implementing Channel Info Function
00:13:20 - Implementing Channel Search Function
00:15:04 - Implementing Playlist Search Function
00:15:56 - Implementing Video Search Function
00:16:10 - Implementing Video Info Function
00:18:21 - Implementing Channel Videos Function
00:19:15 - Implementing YouTube Hyperlink Constructor
00:20:20 - Setting up the MCP Server
00:21:55 - Adding YouTube Transcript Download Function
00:22:19 - Installing the MCP Server in Claude Desktop
00:23:36 - Testing the YouTube MCP Server Functionality
#mcp #modelcontextprotocol #claude #claudedesktop
Learn how to set up a YouTube MCP server for Claude Desktop in this comprehensive tutorial. This video walks through creating YouTube API access in Google Cloud, implementing tool modules, and installing the server in Claude Desktop. Perfect for content creators and developers who want to streamline YouTube research workflows including channel searches, video information retrieval, and transcript analysis. No coding experience required—just follow the step-by-step instructions.
📋 Access All Source Code (So you don't have to write the code yourself)
➡️ patreon.com/posts/125634414
📺 Learn how to build your own MCP Server in Python: youtu.be/8g0z3DNi_fU
📃 More on Model Context Protocol (MCP): modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
🖥️ Download Node JS: nodejs.org/en/download
💖 Show Your Support
☕ Paypal: paypal.me/jiejenn/5
☕ Venmo: @Jie-Jenn
🌳 Patreon: patreon.com/JieJenn
✉️ Business Inquiring: YouTube@LearnDataAnalysis.org
00:00:00 - Introduction to YouTube MCP Server for Claude Desktop
00:01:02 - Demo of YouTube MCP Server Capabilities
00:02:26 - Overview of YouTube MCP Server Setup Requirements
00:03:09 - Setting up YouTube API Access in Google Cloud Console
00:05:01 - Configuring OAuth Consent Screen
00:05:50 - Creating OAuth Client Credentials
00:06:24 - Setting up the Development Environment
00:07:03 - Creating Tool Module Structure
00:07:34 - Implementing Google API Service Function
00:08:12 - Creating YouTube Tools Module
00:09:18 - Implementing Video ID Extraction Function
00:10:20 - Creating YouTube Tool Class
00:11:30 - Implementing Channel Info Function
00:13:20 - Implementing Channel Search Function
00:15:04 - Implementing Playlist Search Function
00:15:56 - Implementing Video Search Function
00:16:10 - Implementing Video Info Function
00:18:21 - Implementing Channel Videos Function
00:19:15 - Implementing YouTube Hyperlink Constructor
00:20:20 - Setting up the MCP Server
00:21:55 - Adding YouTube Transcript Download Function
00:22:19 - Installing the MCP Server in Claude Desktop
00:23:36 - Testing the YouTube MCP Server Functionality
#mcp #modelcontextprotocol #claude #claudedesktop
