YouTube MCP Server
by rakeshjayanna
A Flask server that interacts with the YouTube Data API to search for songs and retrieve video links. It's free to use and doesn't require a Premium subscription.
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What is YouTube MCP Server?
The YouTube MCP Server is a Flask-based application that utilizes the YouTube Data API to search for songs and fetch corresponding video details.
How to use YouTube MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies, configure the YouTube API key in a .env file, and run the app.py script. You can then send POST requests to the /search endpoint with a JSON payload containing the song name to retrieve video information.
Key features of YouTube MCP Server
Search for songs using the YouTube Data API
Retrieve video titles and URLs
Free to use
Simple API endpoint for searching
Use cases of YouTube MCP Server
Integrating YouTube search functionality into other applications
Creating a music discovery tool
Building a playlist generator
Automating video link retrieval
FAQ from YouTube MCP Server
What is the YouTube Data API?
What is the YouTube Data API?
The YouTube Data API allows developers to programmatically access YouTube data, such as videos, playlists, and channels.
Do I need a YouTube Premium subscription to use this server?
Do I need a YouTube Premium subscription to use this server?
No, this server is free to use and does not require a YouTube Premium subscription.
How do I get a YouTube Data API key?
How do I get a YouTube Data API key?
You can obtain a YouTube Data API key from the Google Cloud Console.
What happens if no videos are found for my search query?
What happens if no videos are found for my search query?
The server will return an error response with a message indicating that no videos were found.
Can I contribute to this project?
Can I contribute to this project?
Yes, contributions are welcome! Fork the repository, create a new branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a pull request.