How do I install Vidlens?

Vidlens is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: vidlens-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Vidlens need?

Vidlens requires the following credentials or environment variables: YOUTUBE_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Vidlens?

Vidlens uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Vidlens

by Rajanrengasamy

Developer ToolsModerate5.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

YouTube intelligence layer for AI agents. 41 tools, 10 modules, zero config.

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YouTube intelligence layer for AI agents. 41 tools, 10 modules, zero config.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

YouTube Data API v3 key (optional — works without it via fallback scraping)Required

Environment variable: YOUTUBE_API_KEY

Google Gemini API key for AI-powered visual descriptions (optional)Required

Environment variable: GEMINI_API_KEY

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How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-rajanrengasamy-vidlens-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key-here",
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "your-youtube-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "my-video"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

Well-structured MCP server with appropriate authentication handling and reasonable permissions for its YouTube intelligence purpose. Minor code quality issues around broad exception handling and environment variable access patterns don't significantly impact security. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).

Scanned 4 files · 7 findings

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

process_spawn

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