How to Use the YouTube MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I check YouTube channel stats using Cursor?

You call getchannel from within your code context. The agent mode runs this and injects the live statistics (like subscriber count) directly into the working code block you're writing.

Q: Can I pull specific YouTube video data in Cursor?

Yep, use getvideo. It gets the full metadata and stats for one video. This is crucial if your script needs to process details like the description or view history of a single asset.

Q: What does the MCP Server handle when searching YouTube videos in Cursor?

The searchvideos tool handles keyword searches. It returns video metadata, including titles and descriptions. Your code can then use this list to build a database of potential content sources.

Q: If I'm building an analytics tool using YouTube and Cursor, what about comments?

You can run listcomments to grab recent or relevant comment threads. This data feeds into your script, allowing you to programmatically analyze user sentiment from a specific YouTube video.

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Querying YouTube Data in Cursor

The `get_channel` tool retrieves all statistics and branding info for a specific YouTube channel. When you write code, your AI client can call this to inject live data—like subscriber count or total views—directly into variables or comments. You're writing a script that needs to check if a partner hit a milestone? Just run `get_channel`. The response is real API data, not mock stubs.

Deep-Diving YouTube Video Metadata

Use `get_video` to pull full metadata, descriptions, and stats for any given YouTube video. This lets your agent build complex code blocks that reference specific details. For instance, you can write a function that analyzes the view count retrieved by this tool and generates an alert if it drops below X threshold.

Searching YouTube Content with Cursor

The `search_videos` tool searches for videos on YouTube using keywords or exact phrases, returning a list of video metadata. Your code can iterate over this list to build comprehensive reports. Instead of having to run multiple manual queries, your agent handles the search and structures the output data directly into your source file.

Setup guide

Set up YouTube MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the YouTube MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent YouTube transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the YouTube tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about YouTube MCP in Cursor

You call `get_channel` from within your code context. The agent mode runs this and injects the live statistics (like subscriber count) directly into the working code block you're writing.

Yep, use `get_video`. It gets the full metadata and stats for one video. This is crucial if your script needs to process details like the description or view history of a single asset.

The `search_videos` tool handles keyword searches. It returns video metadata, including titles and descriptions. Your code can then use this list to build a database of potential content sources.

You can run `list_comments` to grab recent or relevant comment threads. This data feeds into your script, allowing you to programmatically analyze user sentiment from a specific YouTube video.

The server interacts only with public-facing metadata and statistics from YouTube. It never requires or stores private account credentials, making it safe for your code to ingest.

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