How do I install Vidlens?

Vidlens is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: vidlens-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Vidlens safe to use?

Vidlens was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 3.8/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Vidlens need?

Vidlens requires the following credentials or environment variables: YOUTUBE_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY, BRAVE_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Vidlens?

Vidlens uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Vidlens MCP Server

by Thatsrajan

Developer ToolsUse Caution3.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

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

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

Security Report

3.8

Use Caution3.8High Risk

VidLens is a well-architected MCP server with proper separation of concerns and reasonable security practices. However, there are several moderate concerns: the codebase lacks comprehensive input validation on some paths, error handling occasionally exposes internal details, and permissions exceed what's strictly necessary for a video analysis tool. The server's extensive use of external APIs and local file operations requires careful credential handling, which is partially addressed through environment variables but could be more explicit. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 11 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

process_spawn

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system_info

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What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

YouTube Data API v3 key (optional — works without it via fallback scraping)Required

Environment variable: YOUTUBE_API_KEY

Google Gemini API key for AI-powered visual descriptions (optional)Required

Environment variable: GEMINI_API_KEY

OpenAI API key for optional speech-to-text transcription of imported non-YouTube sourcesRequired

Environment variable: OPENAI_API_KEY

ScrapeCreators API key for optional social trend search across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit, and supported endpointsRequired

Environment variable: SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY

Brave Search API key for optional social/generic video URL discoveryRequired

Environment variable: BRAVE_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-thatsrajan-vidlens-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "your-brave-api-key-here",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-gemini-api-key-here",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-openai-api-key-here",
        "YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "your-youtube-api-key-here",
        "SCRAPECREATORS_API_KEY": "your-scrapecreators-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vidlens-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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