YouTube Uploader MCP
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Upload videos to YouTube through an AI‑powered MCP integration that keeps OAuth credentials private and requires no CLI interaction.
YouTube Uploader MCP Overview
What is YouTube Uploader MCP about?
YouTube Uploader MCP provides a seamless way to publish videos to YouTube directly from MCP‑compatible clients (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, etc.) while handling OAuth2 authentication, token refresh, and multi‑channel support.
How to use YouTube Uploader MCP?
- Single‑command installation – run the script for macOS/Linux or the PowerShell command for Windows as shown in the README.
- The installer downloads the appropriate binary, fetches a Google
client_secret.json(if missing), and updates the Claude Desktop configuration automatically. - Add the generated MCP server block to any other client configuration (VS Code, Cursor, AnythingLLM) using the printed JSON.
- Start the binary and issue upload commands from the MCP client.
Manual installation – download the binary from the Releases page, make it executable, place it anywhere, and configure the MCP JSON manually with the path to the binary and the -client_secret_file argument.
Key Features
- OAuth2 flow with automatic token and refresh handling
- Direct video upload without exposing credentials to LLMs or third‑party apps
- Multi‑channel support for accounts linked to the same OAuth client
- Works with all MCP‑compatible editors and AI assistants
- One‑line installation script for macOS, Linux, and Windows
Use Cases
- Content creators who want to automate YouTube uploads from their AI‑assisted workflows
- Developers integrating video publishing into custom MCP tools or extensions
- Teams needing a secure, password‑less method to push video assets to YouTube
- Educational platforms that let students upload lecture recordings via AI assistants
FAQ
Q: Do I need to install any additional software? A: No. The installer fetches the correct binary for your OS and sets up everything automatically.
Q: Where is my client_secret.json stored?
A: By default under ~/.config/youtube-uploader-mcp/ on macOS/Linux and the equivalent AppData folder on Windows.
Q: Can I use the tool with other MCP clients besides Claude? A: Yes. The printed JSON block works with VS Code, Cursor, AnythingLLM, or any client that reads the MCP configuration.
Q: How are access tokens refreshed? A: The server manages refresh tokens internally; you do not need to intervene.
Q: Is the tool free? A: Absolutely – the binary and all features are open‑source and free of charge.
YouTube Uploader MCP's README
YouTube Uploader MCP
AI‑powered YouTube uploader—no CLI, no YouTube Studio, and no secrets ever shared with LLMs or third‑party apps and all free of cost! It includes OAuth2 authentication, token management, and video upload functionality.
Features
- Upload videos to YouTube from MCP Client(Claude/Cursor/VS Code)
- OAuth2 authentication flow
- Access token and refresh token management
- Multi Channel Support
Single Command Installation
For Mac and Linux
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anwerj/youtube-uploader-mcp/master/scripts/install.sh)"
For Windows(Powershell)
Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anwerj/youtube-uploader-mcp/master/scripts/install.ps1" -OutFile "$env:TEMP\install.ps1"; PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "$env:TEMP\install.ps1"
Expected result
This single command will
- Help in downloading oAuth client secret files, if not downloaded,
- Download the MCP server,
- Set minimum required permission to run mcp server,
- Auto update Cluade Desktop config with youtube-uploader-mcp server and
- At last print exact MCP config for any other clients VS Code/Cursor/AnythingLLM etc.
Integrate with Claude Desktop now? [y/N]: y [INFO] Claude config updated at: /Users/itclear/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json [INFO] If Claude is running, restart it to load the new MCP server.
Show VS Code/Cursor MCP config JSON now? [y/N]: y
[INFO] Add the following to your MCP config: "youtube-uploader-mcp": { "command": "/Users/itclear/youtube-uploader-mcp/youtube-uploader-mcp-darwin-arm64", "args": [ "-client_secret_file", "/Users/itclear/.config/youtube-uploader-mcp/client_secret_10000000000-lvgrjhofjbnd110eouaasaasdasdavapc.apps.googleusercontent.com.json" ], "env": {}, "disabled": false, "autoApprove": [] }
[INFO] Setup complete.
Demo
Setup and Demo Video
Manual Installation
Please check Single Command Installation, proceed if you prefer manual installation.
Visit the Releases page and download the appropriate binary for your operating system:
youtube-uploader-mcp-linux-amd64youtube-uploader-mcp-darwin-arm64youtube-uploader-mcp-windows-amd64.exe- etc.
You can use the latest versioned tag, e.g.,
v1.0.0.
2. Make it Executable (Linux/macOS)
chmod +x path/to/youtube-uploader-mcp-<os>-<arch>
3. Configure MCP (e.g., in Claude Desktop or Cursor)
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-uploader-mcp": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/youtube-uploader-mcp-<os>-<arch>",
"args": [
"-client_secret_file",
"/absolute/path/to/client_secret.json(See Below)"
]
}
}
}
4. Set Up Google OAuth 2.0
To upload to YouTube, you must configure OAuth and get a client_secret.json file from the Google Developer Console.
➡️ Follow the guide in youtube_oauth2_setup.md for a step-by-step walkthrough.
Usage
main.go: Entry point for the CLIyoutube/: YouTube API integration (OAuth, video upload, config)tool/: Command-line tools for authentication, token, and uploadhook/,logn/: Supporting packages
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YouTube Uploader MCP's Information
- Author
- anwerj
- Category
- Development Tools
- Language
- Go
- License
- MIT License
- Stars
- 18
- Updated
- 22 days ago
Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-uploader-mcp": {
"command": "/path/to/youtube-uploader-mcp-binary",
"args": [
"-client_secret_file",
"/path/to/client_secret.json"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}Configure Clients
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