MCP Server

YouTube MCP Server Let any AI agent post to YouTube

Let AI agents upload videos and Shorts to YouTube with titles, descriptions and tags, then track performance — from a single prompt.

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mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upload-post": {
      "url": "https://mcp.upload-post.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "ApiKey YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

YouTube tools the agent can call

Part of the Upload-Post MCP server. The agent picks the right tool from your prompt.

Tool	What it does
upload_video	Upload a video or Short with title, description, tags and visibility
get_status / get_job_status	Track upload and processing status
list_scheduled / edit_scheduled / cancel_scheduled	Manage scheduled uploads
get_post_comments / create_comment / delete_comment / comment_action	Read, reply to, hide or delete comments on your videos
get_analytics / get_post_analytics	Pull views, watch time and engagement
submit_ffmpeg_job	Convert or trim a video before uploading

Looking for another way to post? See the YouTube API page or the Claude Code YouTube skill. Step by step: upload to YouTube with Claude.

Works with every MCP client

Same server, same tools. Pick your AI client and follow its 3-step guide.

ChatGPT Claude Gemini Cursor Copilot OpenCode

Try these YouTube prompts

No commands to memorize. Describe what you want.

“Upload this video to YouTube: title "Upload-Post v2 demo", add a keyword-rich description.”

“Trim this recording to 60 seconds and publish it as a YouTube Short.”

“Schedule this tutorial for Tuesday at 15:00 and post the link on X when live.”

“Compare the performance of my last 10 Shorts.”

Frequently asked questions

YouTube + AI agents, answered. Last updated June 2026.

What is a YouTube MCP server?

A YouTube MCP server is a Model Context Protocol server that exposes YouTube uploads as tools an AI agent can call. The Upload-Post MCP server lets ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any MCP client upload videos and Shorts, schedule them and pull analytics — no custom code.

Can AI agents upload Shorts to YouTube?

Yes. The agent can upload vertical videos as Shorts with title, description and tags, and the built-in FFmpeg tools can trim or convert the clip first.

Do I need the YouTube API quota?

No. Upload-Post manages the YouTube connection and quotas for you — you connect your channel once and the MCP tools handle the rest.

Is the YouTube MCP server free?

The MCP server is free and open-source (MIT). It works with any Upload-Post plan, including the free tier.