YouTube

Name: YouTube
Author: Klavis-AI

Untested

Extract and convert YouTube video information.

by Klavis-AI 5,665 Apache-2.0 Python Beginner stdiostreamable-http

Install

Claude Code

claude mcp add klavis -- uvx strata

Cursor

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "klavis": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "strata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "klavis": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": [
          "strata"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "klavis": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "strata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "klavis": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "strata"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Remote Endpoint Available

This server offers a hosted endpoint — no local installation required.

https://strata.klavis.ai/mcp/

Safety Report

100% Untested

Scanned yesterday

5 passed

Security

Authentication

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Requires a valid YouTube Data API v3 key from Google Cloud Console. API key passed as environment variable.

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CORS Policy

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Docker-based deployment; CORS not applicable for local stdio mode. Hosted service uses Klavis managed infrastructure.

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Rate Limiting

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Rate limiting governed by YouTube Data API v3 quotas (Google Cloud). Server itself has no additional rate limiting documented.

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Known CVEs

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No known CVEs at time of review.

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Code Quality

Dependency Audit

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Docker image published to ghcr.io/klavis-ai/youtube-mcp-server. Dependency audit not publicly documented.

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Dangerous Patterns

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No dangerous code patterns detected

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License

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Apache 2.0 license.

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Code Source

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Open source on GitHub under Klavis-AI organization.

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Community

Maintenance Status

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Actively maintained by Klavis-AI organization.

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Learn about our security methodology →

Compatibility

Claude CodeWorks via Docker or Klavis hosted SDK integration.

Not Tested

CursorSupports standard MCP transport.

Not Tested

VS CodeSupports standard MCP transport.

Not Tested

WindsurfSupports standard MCP transport.

Not Tested

Claude DesktopWorks via hosted Klavis service or self-hosted Docker deployment.

Not Tested

Tools Provided (5)

get_video_transcript

Retrieves the full transcript of a YouTube video including timestamp data.

get_video_details

Fetches metadata for a YouTube video including title, description, and statistics.

search_videos

Searches YouTube for videos using keywords and optional filters.

get_channel_info

Retrieves channel details and a listing of associated videos.

get_playlist_contents

Browses playlist contents and retrieves playlist metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YouTube?

Extract and convert YouTube video information.

What tools does YouTube provide?

YouTube provides 5 tools including get_video_transcript, get_video_details, search_videos, get_channel_info. Each tool can be called by AI agents to perform specific operations.

Is YouTube safe to use?

YouTube has not yet been security scanned. We recommend reviewing the source code and safety report before use.

What are alternatives to YouTube?

Similar MCP servers include FastMCP, Oh My Posh Validator, Claude Flow. Each serves a similar purpose but may differ in features, language, and compatibility.