yutu
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Description:
MCP server and CLI for YouTube
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.10.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 355  |  Forks: 31  |  Language: Go  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: youtube cli mcp automation go api
Install: brew install yutu
About:
yutu is a command-line interface and Model Context Protocol server designed for interacting with YouTube's API. It enables developers to programmatically manage channels, videos, and playlists, facilitating automation of content workflows and data extraction directly from the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Full YouTube API v3 integration via CLI
  • MCP server implementation for AI tool integration
  • Native Go implementation for high performance
  • Structured output for easy scripting
Use Cases:
  • Automating YouTube channel analytics and reporting
  • Integrating YouTube data retrieval into AI agent workflows
  • Batch management of video metadata and playlists
Alternatives:
  • yt-dlp – yt-dlp focuses on media downloading, whereas yutu focuses on API interaction and metadata management.
  • google-api-python-client – The official Python client is verbose and requires OAuth setup; yutu offers a streamlined CLI experience.
Version History
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Dec 25, 2025 5:25pm 0.10.3 0 VERSION_BUMP d487ade4
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