YouTube-MCP-Server
The YouTube MCP Server is a Flask-based server that uses the YouTube Data API to search for songs and retrieve video information like titles and URLs. It provides an easy way to access song details without needing a Premium subscription.
YouTube MCP Server
A Flask server that interacts with the YouTube Data API to search for songs and retrieve video links.
Features
- Search for songs using the YouTube Data API.
- Retrieve video titles and URLs.
- Free to use (no Premium subscription required).
Prerequisites
- Python 3.x: Install from python.org.
- YouTube Data API Key: Get it from the Google Cloud Console.
Setup
1. Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/mcp-server.git cd youtube-mcp-server
2. Set Up a Virtual Environment
Create and activate a virtual environment: python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
3. Install Dependencies
Install the required Python packages
4. Set Up Environment Variables
Create a .env file in the project folder. Add your YouTube API key to the .env file: YOUTUBE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
5. Run the Server
Start the Flask server:python app.py The server will run at http://localhost:5000.
Usage
Search for a Song Send a POST request to the /search endpoint with the following JSON body: { "song_name": "Shape of You" }
Example Response If the song is found, the server will return: { "status": "success", "message": "Found video: Shape of You - Ed Sheeran", "video_title": "Shape of You - Ed Sheeran", "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGwWNGJdvx8" } If no results are found, the server will return: { "status": "error", "message": "No videos found for 'Shape of You'" }
API Endpoints
GET /: Home page (returns "YouTube MCP Server is running!").
POST /search: Search for a song and retrieve video details.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute: Fork the repository. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature). Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature'). Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature). Open a pull request.
Contact
For questions or feedback, feel free to reach out: Your Name: GitHub: rakeshjayanna
How to Use This README
- Copy the content above into a file named
README.md
in your project folder. - Replace
your-username
in the clone URL with your GitHub username. - Replace
your_api_key_here
with your actual YouTube Data API key. - Customize the Contact section with your details.
Final Notes
- The README file is the first thing people see when they visit your GitHub repository. Make sure it’s clear, concise, and easy to follow.
- If you need further customization or have questions, let me know! 😊