YouTube Studio MCP

How it works

Get started in three steps.

1

Connect your YouTube channel

You only need to do this once.

2

Install the MCP server

Add it to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or any other MCP client.

3

That's it!

Now you can get AI to manage your entire YouTube channel.

Capabilities

What you can do with it.

Upload videos

Publish new videos and attach thumbnails.

Update metadata

Change titles, descriptions, playlists, and channel settings.

Review analytics

Inspect channel performance and compare recent videos.

Handle captions

Upload caption files and manage caption tracks.

Organize the channel

Manage playlists, featured sections, and branding.

Set thumbnails

Upload new thumbnails and replace old ones without leaving the client.

Refresh channel branding

Update channel descriptions, localizations, banners, and featured layouts.

Run repeat work faster

Handle routine YouTube ops in one place instead of bouncing through Studio.