YouTube is the world’s largest video platform with billions of users. The YouTube MCP server lets you search videos, get channel data, and collect comments using natural language.Documentation Index
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What Can It Do?
- Search videos by keyword with filters
- Get video details with full metadata
- Analyze channels and their content
- Collect comments for sentiment analysis
Where to Use It
In Agents (Recommended)
Add YouTube as a tool to any agent. The agent can then search and analyze YouTube data conversationally, choosing the right actions based on context. To add an MCP tool to your agent:- Open your agent’s configuration
- Click Add tools → Connect an app with MCP
- Search for the integration and select it
- Authenticate with your account
In Workflows (Via Agent Node)
For automated pipelines, use an Agent Node with YouTube tools. This gives you the flexibility of an agent within a deterministic workflow.As a Custom MCP Node
You can also create a standalone MCP node for a specific action. This generates a reusable node that performs one task, useful when you need the same operation repeatedly in workflows.- Go to your node library and search for the integration
- Click Create a node with AI
- Describe the specific action you want (e.g., “Search for Python tutorial videos”)
- Test the node and save it for reuse
Custom MCP nodes are single-purpose by design. For tasks that require multiple steps or dynamic decision-making, use an agent instead.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Search Videos | Search by keyword with filters |
| Get Video Details | Get full video metadata |
| Get Channel Videos | List videos from a channel |
| Get Playlist Videos | Get videos from a playlist |
| Get Channel Details | Get channel stats |
| Get Video Comments | Collect comments |
Credit Costs
| Tool | Credits |
|---|---|
| Search Videos | 3 per item |
| Get Video Details | 4 per item |
| Get Channel Videos | 3 per item |
| Get Playlist Videos | 3 per item |
| Get Channel Details | 5 per item |
| Get Video Comments | 5 per item |
Example Prompts
Use these with your agent or in the Agent Node: Search videos:Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Agent not finding the right data | Use exact channel handles or video URLs |
| Action not completing | Check that you’ve authenticated |
| Unexpected results | The agent may chain multiple tools (e.g., finding a channel first, then getting videos). Review the agent’s reasoning to understand its approach. |
| Tool not available | Verify the tool is enabled in your agent’s MCP configuration |
Need Help?
- Agents documentation for setup and best practices
- Agent Node guide for workflow integration
- Gumloop Community for questions and examples
- Contact support@gumloop.com for assistance
Use this integration directly in Claude or Cursor. Connect remotely via the YouTube MCP server using your Gumloop credentials.