An MCP server that exposes YouTube Data API v3 capabilities through the Model Context Protocol, enabling clients to search videos, create and manage playlists, add videos to playlists, and list or delete user playlists. It integrates with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, allowing hands-off control of YouTube content from any MCP-enabled interface. The server requires Node.js 18+, YouTube Data API v3 access, and a Google Cloud Console project, with OAuth 2.0 credentials (Client ID, Client Secret) and an optional API key for read-only scenarios. Setup includes running an OAuth setup wizard to obtain a refresh token and generating a .env file containing credentials. Configuration for Claude Desktop involves mapping environment variables to the YouTube credentials. Usage examples include commands to search videos, create a playlist, or list playlists. Troubleshooting and security notes cover common OAuth and quota issues, keeping refresh tokens secure, and best practices like not committing .env. The project acknowledges MCP SDK and Google APIs Node.js Client.