io.github.thatsrajan/vidlens-mcp

io.github.thatsrajan/vidlens-mcp

Video as a queryable local asset for AI agents — 47 tools for YouTube, social, and local media.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vidlens-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vidlens-mcp@1.4.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "<your YOUTUBE_API_KEY>",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "<your GEMINI_API_KEY>",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
        "SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "<your SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY>",
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "<your BRAVE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • YOUTUBE_API_KEYsecretYouTube Data API v3 key (optional — works without it via fallback scraping)
  • GEMINI_API_KEYsecretGoogle Gemini API key for AI-powered visual descriptions (optional)
  • OPENAI_API_KEYsecretOpenAI API key for optional speech-to-text transcription of imported non-YouTube sources
  • SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEYsecretScrapeCreators API key for optional social trend search across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit, and supported endpoints
  • BRAVE_API_KEYsecretBrave Search API key for optional social/generic video URL discovery

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
1.4.1
Registry
active
Published
7/9/2026

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