LearnFlow AI
AI-powered MCP server that transforms learning by finding best YouTube tutorials, generating personalized learning paths, and tracking progress for any tech skill.
README
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<h1 align="center">🎓 LearnFlow AI</h1> <h3 align="center">Your AI-Powered Learning Companion | Learn. Build. Play. 🚀</h3>
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<p align="center"> <b>Free • Open Source • Learn Anything • No Limits</b> </p>
🌟 What is LearnFlow AI?
LearnFlow AI is a revolutionary MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that transforms how you learn programming and technology. It connects directly to Claude AI and gives it superpowers to:
- 🎯 Find the BEST YouTube tutorials for any topic
- 📚 Generate personalized learning paths for ANY skill
- 🔍 Filter videos by quality (80%+ positive comments only!)
- ⏱️ Create time-based study plans (1 hour, weekend, daily micro-learning)
- 🎓 Track your learning progress
- 🆕 Stay updated with latest tech news and features
"Learn anything, build everything, pay nothing." 💪
🎬 Why LearnFlow AI?
| Problem | LearnFlow AI Solution |
|---|---|
| 😵 Overwhelmed by YouTube tutorials | 🎯 AI finds the BEST videos, filters out junk |
| 📚 Don't know where to start | 🗺️ Auto-generated learning roadmaps |
| ⏰ No time to learn | ⚡ 15-min daily micro-learning plans |
| 💸 Can't afford courses | 🆓 100% free YouTube-based learning |
| 📅 No structure | 📋 Week-by-week curriculum with projects |
| 🤔 Outdated content | 🆕 Finds recent, up-to-date tutorials |
🚀 Quick Start (5 Minutes Setup!)
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ - Download here
- YouTube Data API Key - Get free key here
- Claude Desktop - Download here
Step 1: Clone & Install
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Shalin-Shah-2002/Yt-MCP.git
# Navigate to project
cd Yt-MCP
# Install dependencies
npm install
Step 2: Get YouTube API Key (Free!)
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project (or select existing)
- Enable YouTube Data API v3
- Go to Credentials → Create Credentials → API Key
- Copy your API key
Step 3: Configure Claude Desktop
Add this to your Claude Desktop config file:
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"learnflow-ai": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/FULL/PATH/TO/Yt-MCP/src/server.js"],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
💡 Replace
/FULL/PATH/TO/Yt-MCPwith actual path and add your API key!
Step 4: Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop. You should see LearnFlow AI tools available! 🎉
🛠️ All Features & Tools (27 Total!)
📹 YouTube Tools (14 Tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_youtube |
Search YouTube videos with smart ranking |
get_video_details |
Get comprehensive video info |
analyze_video |
Deep analysis with quality score & recommendations |
get_video_comments |
Analyze comment sentiment |
get_video_timestamps |
Extract chapters/timestamps |
compare_videos |
Side-by-side video comparison |
get_related_videos |
Find similar content |
get_video_transcript |
Get video transcript/summary info |
get_full_transcript |
Fetch complete video transcript |
analyze_channel |
Deep channel analysis |
get_channel_info |
Basic channel information |
set_youtube_api_key |
Set API key at runtime |
get_api_key_status |
Check API key status |
check_api_quota |
Monitor API usage |
🎓 Learning Path Tools (3 Tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
generate_learning_path |
Create week-by-week curriculum for ANY topic |
get_available_paths |
See suggested learning categories |
get_path_info |
Get details about a learning path |
🧠 Smart Learning Tools (10 Tools)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
smart_search |
Quality-filtered search (80%+ positive comments) |
generate_smart_roadmap |
AI-powered learning roadmap |
get_video_trust_score |
Calculate video quality score |
generate_topic_curriculum |
Detailed curriculum with phases |
get_prerequisites |
What to learn before a topic |
get_next_steps |
What to learn after completing topic |
find_best_video |
Find single best video for a topic |
get_learning_progress |
Track your learning journey |
update_learning_progress |
Mark topics as complete |
get_trending_in_tech |
Discover trending tech topics |
💬 18 Built-in Prompts for Learning
🎯 Quick Learning Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does |
|---|---|
find-best-recent |
Find BEST and most RECENT videos on any topic |
learn-in-one-hour |
Learn any topic in 60 minutes |
learn-before-tomorrow |
Emergency crash course for deadlines |
weekend-deep-dive |
Master a topic over the weekend (6-10 hrs) |
daily-micro-learning |
15-20 min daily learning habit |
📚 Structured Learning Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does |
|---|---|
create-learning-journey |
Personalized multi-week learning path |
weekly-study-plan |
Detailed plan for one week |
skill-assessment |
Assess your current level |
continue-learning |
Pick up where you left off |
quick-refresh |
Quick refresher on known topics |
🔍 Research & Discovery Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does |
|---|---|
deep-dive-topic |
Comprehensive research on a topic |
compare-technologies |
Compare frameworks/languages |
whats-new-in |
Latest updates in any technology |
explain-like-im-five |
Simple explanations for complex topics |
🛠️ Project & Career Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does |
|---|---|
project-roadmap |
Learn by building real projects |
code-along-project |
Find best build-along tutorials |
interview-prep |
Prepare for technical interviews |
debug-learning |
Get help when stuck |
📖 How to Use LearnFlow AI
Example 1: Learn React in One Hour
Just ask Claude:
Use the learn-in-one-hour prompt with topic="React hooks"
Example 2: Weekend Python Mastery
Use the weekend-deep-dive prompt with topic="Python" total_hours="8" include_project="yes"
Example 3: Find Best Recent Tutorials
Use find-best-recent prompt with topic="Next.js 14" recency="this-month"
Example 4: Generate Full Learning Path
Use generate_learning_path tool with goal="Machine Learning" level="beginner"
Example 5: Emergency Interview Prep
Use learn-before-tomorrow prompt with topic="System Design" purpose="interview" hours_available="4"
Example 6: Daily Learning Habit
Use daily-micro-learning prompt with topic="TypeScript" daily_minutes="20" days="7"
🎯 Learning Paths for Any Topic!
LearnFlow AI can generate learning paths for ANY topic. The system is fully dynamic!
Suggested Categories:
- 🌐 Web Development
- 📱 Mobile Development
- 🤖 Machine Learning
- 📊 Data Science
- ⚙️ DevOps
- ☁️ Cloud Computing
- 🔒 Cybersecurity
- 🎮 Game Development
- ⛓️ Blockchain
- 🎨 UI/UX Design
Popular Technologies:
React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and many more!
Three Skill Levels:
- 🌱 Beginner (6 weeks) - Start from zero
- 🌿 Intermediate (6 weeks) - Level up your skills
- 🌳 Advanced (8 weeks) - Become an expert
🏗️ Project Architecture
Yt-MCP/
├── src/
│ ├── server.js # MCP server entry point
│ ├── config/
│ │ └── config.js # Configuration management
│ ├── controllers/
│ │ ├── youtubeController.js
│ │ ├── learningPathController.js
│ │ └── smartLearningController.js
│ ├── models/
│ │ ├── TopicTree.js # Dynamic topic suggestions
│ │ └── LearningPath.js # Learning path structure
│ ├── services/
│ │ ├── youtubeService.js # YouTube API integration
│ │ ├── learningPathService.js
│ │ └── smartLearningService.js
│ ├── prompts/
│ │ └── promptManager.js # 18 built-in prompts
│ └── utils/
│ ├── videoFormatter.js
│ └── errorHandler.js
├── package.json
└── README.md
🔧 Configuration Options
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
YOUTUBE_API_KEY |
Your YouTube Data API key | Yes |
Runtime Configuration
You can also set the API key through Claude:
Use set_youtube_api_key tool with apiKey="YOUR_KEY"
Check your API status:
Use get_api_key_status tool
🎮 Fun Ways to Use LearnFlow AI
🏆 Challenge Mode
"I want to learn Docker in one weekend. Create an intensive plan with a project!"
📅 Daily Streak
"Set up a 30-day JavaScript challenge with 20 minutes daily learning"
🆚 Tech Battle
"Compare React vs Vue vs Angular for a beginner who wants to get a job quickly"
🚀 Speed Run
"I have an interview tomorrow about Kubernetes. Emergency crash course please!"
🎯 Skill Tree
"Create a complete Full Stack Developer roadmap from zero to hero"
🔧 Development
Run in Development Mode
npm run dev
Run Tests
npm test
Check Syntax
node --check src/server.js
Test Individual Components
# Test transcript service
node test-transcript.mjs
# Test prompts
node -e "import('./src/prompts/promptManager.js').then(m => console.log(new m.PromptManager().listPrompts()))"
🌟 What Makes LearnFlow AI Special?
✨ Quality First
Only recommends videos with 80%+ positive comments. No more wasting time on bad tutorials!
🎯 Personalized
Adapts to YOUR skill level, time availability, and learning style.
🆓 Completely Free
Uses free YouTube content + free YouTube API. No subscriptions, no hidden costs.
🤖 AI-Powered
Leverages Claude AI to understand your needs and create perfect learning plans.
📱 Any Topic
Not limited to pre-defined paths. Learn literally anything from Kubernetes to Origami!
⏱️ Time-Aware
Whether you have 15 minutes or a whole weekend, LearnFlow creates the perfect plan.
📊 API Quota Information
YouTube Data API has a free quota of 10,000 units/day. Typical usage:
| Action | Cost |
|---|---|
| Search | 100 units |
| Video details | 1 unit |
| Comments | 1 unit |
This means you can do approximately 100 searches per day for free!
🐛 Troubleshooting
"API Key not configured"
Make sure you've set YOUTUBE_API_KEY in your Claude Desktop config or use the set_youtube_api_key tool.
"Claude doesn't show LearnFlow tools"
- Check the config file path is correct
- Restart Claude Desktop completely
- Check the path to
server.jsis absolute
"Quota exceeded"
You've hit the daily YouTube API limit. Wait 24 hours or create a new API key.
🗺️ Roadmap
- [ ] 📊 Learning analytics dashboard
- [ ] 🔄 Playlist support
- [ ] 📝 Note-taking integration
- [ ] 🎯 Quiz generation from videos
- [ ] 📱 Mobile companion app
- [ ] 🌍 Multi-language support
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Feel free to:
- 🐛 Report bugs
- 💡 Suggest features
- 🔧 Submit PRs
- ⭐ Star the repo
How to Contribute
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
📄 License
MIT License - Use it, modify it, share it! 🎉
🙏 Acknowledgments
- YouTube Data API - For access to the world's largest video library
- Anthropic Claude - For the amazing MCP protocol
- Open Source Community - For inspiration and support
<p align="center"> <b>🎓 Start Learning Today!</b><br><br> <i>"The best time to learn was yesterday. The second best time is now."</i> </p>
<p align="center"> <br> Made with ❤️ by <a href="https://github.com/Shalin-Shah-2002">Shalin Shah</a> </p>
<p align="center"> <br> <a href="https://github.com/Shalin-Shah-2002/Yt-MCP">⭐ Star this repo if it helps you learn something new!</a> </p>
<p align="center"> <b>🚀 Let's Learn Together! 🚀</b> </p>
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