How do I install YouTube Trends MCP?

Copy the http config for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or VS Code on this page. It uses the publisher's install, not a PlugMCP proxy.

Does YouTube Trends MCP need an API key?

No required environment variable is listed on this record.

What transport does YouTube Trends MCP use?

YouTube Trends MCP is reached over HTTP.

When was YouTube Trends MCP last checked?

Last checked 2026-11-07. YouTube search interest and trend data over time, with growth metrics. Free key at trendsmcp.ai

YouTube Trends MCP server

Power your agent

Add this server

The publisher's own URL. Not a PlugMCP endpoint.

Add to Cursor Add in Claude Add to VS Code Run on PlugMCP

Host a copy with our keys and logs.

Server URL

https://youtube.api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp

The Claude button above opens Claude with the name and URL filled in. You still confirm it there.

shClaude Code

1claude mcp add --transport http ai.trendsmcp-youtube https://youtube.api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp

Run in a terminal.

jsonClaude Desktop

1{2  "mcpServers": {3    "ai.trendsmcp-youtube": {4      "command": "npx",5      "args": [6        "-y",7        "mcp-remote",8        "https://youtube.api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp"9      ]10    }11  }12}

claude_desktop_config.json

Remote · HTTPPublisher installStep-by-step: add this in Claude

Remote URL or a command on your machine? How the two installs differ

Run on PlugMCP

Host a copy with our keys and logs.

A new server you create. It is not this listing's official endpoint. Use the publisher install when you want their URL and their credentials.

Launch

Server facts

Remote

Transport: http
Version: 1.0.7
Last checked

Tools

No tool list yet. Remote servers get one after the first health check.

FAQ

Questions

YouTube Trends MCP

Live trend data for AI agents. Google, TikTok, YouTube, Amazon, Reddit, and 30+ other sources. One MCP connection, one API key.

Get a free API key · Docs · Pricing · Data sources · PyPI · Glama

You: Using TrendsMCP, compare 6-month growth for GLP-1 on Google, TikTok, and Amazon.

Agent: Google Search  +84%
       TikTok         +212%
       Amazon         +61%

Three tools. Normalized 0–100 where the pipeline supports it. No per-platform keys. No scraping on your side.

Quick install

Same four clients as the site hero. Get a free key first (100 req/mo). Claude and ChatGPT sign you in with OAuth. Cursor and VS Code: click, then put your key from /account if the deeplink used a placeholder.

Client	After you click
Claude	Connector name and URL are prefilled (`https://www.trendsmcp.ai/mcp`). Confirm, then authorize.
Cursor	Approve the MCP install. Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` if prompted.
ChatGPT	Enable Developer mode (Profile → Settings → Security). Name `Trends MCP`, URL `https://www.trendsmcp.ai/mcp`, then authorize.
VS Code	Sign in on the account page and use the VS Code button so the key is included.

Then ask: Using TrendsMCP, what's trending on Google right now?

Tools · Sources · Feeds · REST · Install in other clients

What this is

Hosted MCP at https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp. Same Bearer key for POST https://api.trendsmcp.ai/api. This repo also has a stdio adapter for Glama and local hosts.

Tool	Use when	Needs a keyword?
`get_time_series`	History for one keyword on one source	Yes
`get_growth`	Percent change over 7D–5Y (several windows in one call)	Yes
`get_top_trends`	What is ranking on a platform right now	No

Install in other clients

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key from your account.

claude mcp add --scope user --transport http trends-mcp https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

~/.cursor/mcp.json (Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.cursor\mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trends-mcp": {
      "url": "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp",
      "transport": "http",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}

.vscode/mcp.json or Command Palette → MCP: Add Server. Prefer the account-page VS Code button so the key is wired for you.

{
  "servers": {
    "trends-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}

Uses serverUrl, not Cursor’s url + transport. File: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trends-mcp": {
      "serverUrl": "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}

Remote server, type exactly streamableHttp. See llms-install.md.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trends-mcp": {
      "type": "streamableHttp",
      "url": "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" },
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trends-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y", "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp",
        "--header", "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ],
      "env": { "AUTH_HEADER": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}

Settings → Connectors → add https://www.trendsmcp.ai/mcp. This path uses OAuth on www.trendsmcp.ai. Do not put a Bearer key in that connector config.

Hosted HTTP is still the product default. This process lists tools with no key; paid calls need TRENDSMCP_API_KEY and bill the same quota.

pip install -e .
python -m trends_mcp_server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trends-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "trends_mcp_server"],
      "env": { "TRENDSMCP_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}

Say “using TrendsMCP” so the model picks these tools instead of web search. More clients: docs.

Tools

Always-current parameter lists: docs.

`get_time_series`

Weekly (or daily) history for one source + keyword. Same name on MCP and REST (mode: "get_time_series"). REST also accepts get_trends as an alias.

Argument	Required	Notes
`keyword`	yes	Format depends on source (table below)
`source`	yes	One source per call. Lowercase catalog names
`data_mode`	no	REST only. `weekly` (default) or `daily`

Index is 0–100 where the pipeline supports it (100 = peak in the returned window). volume is present when that source has an absolute series.

`get_growth`

Point-to-point percent change. Several windows in one call still count as one request for that source + keyword.

Argument	Required	Notes
`keyword`	yes	Same formats as `get_time_series`
`source`	yes	One source, or a comma-separated list (`google search, tiktok, amazon`)
`percent_growth`	no	Default `["12M"]`. Presets below, or `{ "recent", "baseline", "name" }` date objects

Presets: 7D 14D 30D 1M 2M 3M 6M 9M 12M 1Y 18M 24M 2Y 36M 3Y 48M 60M 5Y MTD QTD YTD.

`get_top_trends`

Live ranked list. No keyword. On MCP, type is required and must match the feed name exactly (including capitals). On REST, omit type only if you intend to pull every feed (billed per feed).

Argument	Required on MCP	Notes
`type`	yes	See live feeds
`limit`	no	Default 25, max 200
`offset`	no	Pagination
`category`	for some types	Amazon / Google Trends / Top Websites / Substack / TikTok hashtag category boards
`sort`	no	`rank` (default) or `rank_change`
`window`	no	With `sort=rank_change`: `1d` `3d` `7d` `14d` `30d`

Prompts that route correctly

Using TrendsMCP, what's trending on Google right now?
Using TrendsMCP, what are the hottest Reddit posts right now?
Using TrendsMCP, compare 6-month growth for creatine gummies on Google, TikTok, and Amazon.
Using TrendsMCP, show Google Search history for protein soda.
Via TrendsMCP, pull npm download history for langchain.
Using TrendsMCP, show Steam concurrent players for Elden Ring.
Via TrendsMCP, Android downloads for com.openai.chatgpt.
Using TrendsMCP, fastest-climbing Amazon best sellers in Toys Games this week.

Keyword sources

source on get_time_series / get_growth. Not the same strings as type on live feeds.

`source`	Signal	`keyword`
`google search`	Search volume	Any phrase
`google images`	Image search volume	Any phrase
`google news`	News-tab volume	Any phrase
`google shopping`	Shopping-tab volume	Any phrase
`youtube`	YouTube search volume	Any phrase
`tiktok`	Hashtag volume	Hashtag or topic (`#` optional)
`reddit`	Subreddit attention	Name only, no `r/`
`amazon`	Product search volume	Product or category
`wikipedia`	Page views	Article title or topic
`news volume`	Mention volume	Any phrase
`news sentiment`	News tone	Any phrase
`app downloads`	Android downloads	Play bundle id, e.g. `com.openai.chatgpt`
`app rankings`	Android chart position	Bundle id
`npm`	Weekly downloads	Exact package name (`react`, `@babel/core`)
`steam`	Monthly concurrent players	Game display name (`Elden Ring`)

source: "Google Trends" is invalid. Use google search for history and type: "Google Trends" for the live board.

Live feeds

type on get_top_trends. Copy the name exactly.

`type`	Board
`Google Trends`	Google searches now
`Google Trends by Category`	Needs `category` (e.g. `Games`)
`Google News Top News`	Google News stories
`TikTok Trending Hashtags`	Hashtags
`TikTok Trending Hashtags by Category`	Needs `category`
`TikTok Trending Searches`	In-app searches
`YouTube Trending`	Videos
`X (Twitter) Trending`	Topics on X
`Reddit Hot Posts`	Front page
`Reddit World News`	r/worldnews
`Wikipedia Trending`	Most-viewed articles
`Amazon Best Sellers Top Rated`	Top-rated sellers
`Amazon Best Sellers by Category`	Needs `category` (e.g. `Toys Games`)
`App Store Top Free` / `App Store Top Paid`	iOS charts
`Google Play`	Play chart
`Top Websites`	Global traffic rank; optional `category`
`Spotify Top Podcasts`	Podcasts
`Steam Most Played`	Live players
`Substack` / `Substack by Category`	Newsletters
`GitHub`	Daily trending repos
`IMDb MOVIEmeter`	Movie activity
`Open Library Trending Books`	Books

Category name lists: docs.

iOS charts, GitHub repos, Spotify, IMDb, Open Library, Substack, and Top Websites are feeds, not source values. There is no source: "web traffic".

REST API

curl -sS -X POST https://api.trendsmcp.ai/api \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TRENDSMCP_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"mode":"get_top_trends","type":"Google Trends","limit":5}'

import os, requests

r = requests.post(
    "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/api",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['TRENDSMCP_API_KEY']}"},
    json={"mode": "get_growth", "source": "google search", "keyword": "bitcoin", "percent_growth": ["3M", "12M"]},
)
print(r.json())

Python client: pip install trendsmcp.

Limits and errors

Plan	Requests / month	Price
Free	100	$0
Starter	1,000	$19
Pro	5,000	$49
Business	25,000	$199

Annual billing is 20% less. Same source catalog on every plan. Free history and “top N” caps are on pricing. Failed calls are not billed. Over quota returns 429 / rate_limited (no surprise overages).

One billed request:

get_time_series: one source + keyword
get_growth: one source + keyword (all windows in that call included)
get_top_trends: per type (and pagination as documented)

Status	Meaning
400	Bad or missing `source` / `type` / field
401	Missing or invalid key
404	No series for that keyword + source
429	Monthly cap
500	Upstream or internal error

Do not commit keys. Claude.ai connectors use OAuth; other clients use Authorization: Bearer ….

What this does not do

Region / geo breakdown, related queries, or related topics
Hourly series
get_time_series across several sources in one call (use get_growth with a comma-separated source list, or several get_time_series calls)
Inventing feed names: MCP type must match the table

Develop this repo

pip install -e .
python -m trends_mcp_server

CI: .github/workflows/ci.yml. Security: SECURITY.md. Issues: github.com/trendsmcp-ai/youtube-trends-mcp/issues.

YouTube Trends MCP

Add this server

Host a copy with our keys and logs.

Server facts

Tools

Questions

How do I install YouTube Trends MCP?

Does YouTube Trends MCP need an API key?

What transport does YouTube Trends MCP use?

When was YouTube Trends MCP last checked?

Documentation

YouTube Trends MCP

Quick install

What this is

Install in other clients

Tools

`get_time_series`

`get_growth`

`get_top_trends`

Prompts that route correctly

Keyword sources

Live feeds

REST API

Limits and errors

What this does not do

Develop this repo

Links