mcp-youtube-intelligence
MCP server for extracting structured intelligence from YouTube channels and videos — transcripts, topics, and competitive signals for AI-powered research workflows.
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mcp-youtube-intelligence
MCP server for extracting structured intelligence from YouTube channels and videos.
What it does
Analyzes YouTube channels to produce structured intelligence reports:
- Transcript extraction across recent videos
- Topic frequency and trend analysis
- Competitive signal detection (product mentions, competitor references)
- Content positioning analysis
Prerequisites
You need API keys for three services:
| Variable | Where to get it |
|---|---|
YOUTUBE_API_KEY |
Google Cloud Console → YouTube Data API v3 |
APIFY_TOKEN |
Apify Console → Account → Integrations → API token |
GEMINI_API_KEY |
Google AI Studio → Get API key |
Installation
npm install -g mcp-youtube-intelligence
Usage
Add to your Claude Desktop / MCP client config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-intelligence": {
"command": "mcp-youtube-intelligence",
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "your-youtube-api-key",
"APIFY_TOKEN": "your-apify-token",
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key"
}
}
}
}
Tools
analyze_channel — Extract intelligence from a YouTube channel
channel_url: YouTube channel URL or @handle (e.g. @fireship, youtube.com/@fireship)
max_videos: Number of recent videos to analyze (default: 5)
Example prompt: "Analyze the @fireship YouTube channel and tell me what topics they cover most."
Development
npm install
npm run build
npm test
License
MIT
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