Tubist MCP Server

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Play YouTube videos in a lightweight macOS player independent of the browser.

• 2

  Control YouTube playback via natural language commands through AI assistants.

• 3

  Seamless background audio playback of YouTube content on macOS.

Description

This MCP server allows AI assistants like Claude Desktop to play and control YouTube videos in Tubist, a lightweight macOS menu bar player that keeps YouTube audio playing independently of the browser. It supports natural language commands to search and play videos instantly without UI interruptions, ideal for background audio like concerts and podcasts. The server integrates with Claude Desktop using the MCP protocol and opens videos via the Tubist URL scheme.