# YouTube MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to access YouTube content without algorithmic distractions, allowing for efficient retrieval of subscribed channels, latest videos, and transcripts through a simple browser cookie authentication interface. It solves problems of information overload and irrelevant recommendations, enabling AI assistants to search within subscriptions and directly read video content. Ideal for use cases requiring focused YouTube browsing and content analysis.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/nareshtt-youtube-mcp-python  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/nareshtt-youtube-mcp-python

## Description

Provides distraction-free access to YouTube by allowing AI assistants to retrieve subscribed channels, latest videos, and transcripts without algorithmic recommendations. It enables searching within subscriptions and direct reading of video content through simple browser cookie authentication.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** browser-automation
- **Updated:** 2026-04-22

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/orlrb03r9b)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Nareshtt/youtube-mcp-python>

## 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": "nareshtt-youtube-mcp-python"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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