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 Thatsrajan

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

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YouTube as a queryable database for AI agents. 41 tools, zero config.

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YouTube as a queryable database for AI agents. 41 tools, 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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We couldn't verify that the installable package matches the reviewed source code. Proceed with caution.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-thatsrajan-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

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

This is a well-structured YouTube MCP server with proper authentication patterns and permissions that align with its purpose. Only minor code quality issues were found with no significant security vulnerabilities. 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.

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.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

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

process_spawn

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