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Install YouTube Info MCP for video data. Use when user needs YouTube video information extraction.

Install Skill

1Download skill
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SKILL.md

name julien-mcp-youtube-info
description Install YouTube Info MCP for video data. Use when user needs YouTube video information extraction.
category mcp
triggers install youtube mcp, youtube info, video info mcp

MCP YouTube Info Installer

This skill installs the YouTube Info MCP server into the current project.

Installation Procedure

When the user asks to install YouTube Info MCP:

  1. Check for existing .mcp.json in the project root
  2. Merge configuration - Add this server to mcpServers:
{
  "youtube-info": {
    "command": "cmd",
    "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@limecooler/yt-info-mcp"]
  }
}
  1. If .mcp.json doesn't exist, create it with the full structure:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-info": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@limecooler/yt-info-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Prerequisites

  • Node.js and npm installed

Usage After Installation

Restart Claude Code to activate the MCP server. Provides YouTube video information extraction.

Skill Chaining

  • Input: User request to install YouTube Info MCP
  • Output: Configured .mcp.json with youtube-info server
  • Tools Used: Read, Edit, Write
  • Chains With: Any media processing workflow

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
npx not found Install Node.js and ensure npm is in PATH
Video not found Check YouTube URL is valid and public
Rate limited YouTube API limits - wait and retry
Data incomplete Some videos may have restricted metadata