Question 1

How do I install the YouTube connector?

Accepted Answer

Add the YouTube MCP server to your MCP client config, supply your YouTube API key or OAuth credentials, then restart Grok to load the connector.

Question 2

Can it analyze private or unlisted videos?

Accepted Answer

It respects YouTube privacy. Public videos are accessible; private or unlisted content requires proper authentication and permission from the owner.

Question 3

What data can Grok access from YouTube?

Accepted Answer

Grok can retrieve video and channel metadata, captions/transcripts, thumbnails, comments, and basic engagement stats, subject to your API quota.

Question 4

Does it support real-time analysis of live streams?

Accepted Answer

It can watch channels for new uploads and analyze recent content. Live stream support depends on transcript availability and your API access.

Question 5

Are there API rate limits I should know about?

Accepted Answer

Yes. YouTube imposes quotas per project and endpoint. The connector uses backoff and retries, but heavy use may require more quota.

Question 6

Can it help with content creation and SEO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It can suggest titles, tags, and descriptions, surface trends, summarize competitor videos, and highlight patterns linked to performance.

Question 7

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

Accepted Answer

Verify your API key or OAuth tokens, check quotas, review network/firewall rules, confirm scopes, inspect connector logs, then restart Grok.

Question 8

What is YouTube MCP for Grok?

Accepted Answer

YouTube MCP for Grok connects Grok AI to YouTube via the Model Context Protocol, letting Grok fetch metadata, transcripts, and comments for analysis.

Question 9

Is it compatible with team workflows?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Teams can share projects while using individual credentials and permissions. Access to private data remains scoped to the authenticator.

Question 10

How is my YouTube data secured?

Accepted Answer

All API calls use TLS. Tokens are stored securely; no content is kept unless you opt in. Follow your org’s data retention and privacy policies.

Connect YouTube to Grok (xAI) to unlock the power of AI automation

YouTube MCP tools

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