# YouTube

> Use this tool when you need to integrate YouTube functionality into your workflow, such as searching videos, extracting transcripts, or managing playlists, to solve problems like content discovery, data analysis, or automation. It provides a straightforward interface with 8 tools, supporting batch processing and requiring no API keys or configuration. Ideal for use cases like video research, social media monitoring, or media management, where YouTube data is essential.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/anarcyst-youtube  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/anarcyst-youtube

## Description

Provides YouTube integration with 8 tools covering video search, transcript extraction, channel browsing, and playlist management. Requires no API keys or configuration — works out of the box. Supports batch transcript processing, comment retrieval, and trending video discovery. Published on PyPI with CI and test coverage.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.98
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** social-media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/anarcyst-youtube)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/anarcyst/youtube-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "anarcyst-youtube"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/anarcyst-youtube` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/anarcyst-youtube/pull`

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