YouTube Watch Later MCP Server

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About YouTube Watch Later MCP Server

MCP server for accessing YouTube Watch Later playlist

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-watchlater-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "youtube-watchlater",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is YouTube Watch Later MCP Server?

It is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes a tool to retrieve URLs of videos added to a custom YouTube playlist within a configurable number of days. It uses OAuth2 authentication for secure access to the user’s YouTube data.

How to use YouTube Watch Later MCP Server?

Install via npm, build the project, configure OAuth credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, Refresh Token), then add the server configuration to your MCP settings file. Use the provided get_watch_later_urls tool with an optional daysBack parameter to retrieve video URLs.

Key features of YouTube Watch Later MCP Server

Retrieve video URLs from a custom playlist within a configurable time window
Simple interface that returns only video URLs
OAuth2 authentication for secure API access
Refresh token that persists unless explicitly revoked
Straightforward integration with MCP clients like Claude Desktop

Use cases of YouTube Watch Later MCP Server

List recently added videos from a “Watch Later” playlist in the past few days
Integrate watch-later data into note-taking or automation workflows
Build a personal dashboard of recent YouTube saves

FAQ from YouTube Watch Later MCP Server

What data does this server access?

It accesses a user‑specified YouTube playlist and returns URLs of videos added within a configurable timeframe.

How does authentication work?

You must create a Google Cloud project, enable the YouTube Data API v3, obtain OAuth 2.0 credentials, then run the provided script to get a refresh token used by the server.

Does the refresh token expire?

No, the refresh token does not expire unless you explicitly revoke the application’s access or reset your Google account security settings. To get a new token, re‑run the script.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js, a Google Cloud project with the YouTube Data API v3 enabled, and OAuth 2.0 credentials configured for a web application (including the redirect URI http://localhost:3000/oauth2callback).

What transport does the server use?

The server implements the Model Context Protocol and is launched as a subprocess via the command specified in the MCP settings file (node + built index.js). Configuration is passed through environment variables.

Frequently asked questions

What data does this server access?

It accesses a user‑specified YouTube playlist and returns URLs of videos added within a configurable timeframe.

How does authentication work?

You must create a Google Cloud project, enable the YouTube Data API v3, obtain OAuth 2.0 credentials, then run the provided script to get a refresh token used by the server.

Does the refresh token expire?

No, the refresh token does not expire unless you explicitly revoke the application’s access or reset your Google account security settings. To get a new token, re‑run the script.

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js, a Google Cloud project with the YouTube Data API v3 enabled, and OAuth 2.0 credentials configured for a web application (including the redirect URI `http://localhost:3000/oauth2callback`).

What transport does the server use?

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