What is the key difference between YouTube Trends API and Signals?

YouTube Trends API belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Signals belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install YouTube Trends API or Signals in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are YouTube Trends API and Signals free or paid?

YouTube Trends API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Signals operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

YouTube Trends API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Signals lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both YouTube Trends API and Signals together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install YouTube Trends API or Signals in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are YouTube Trends API and Signals free to use, or do they require API keys?

YouTube Trends API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Signals operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both YouTube Trends API and Signals at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both youtube-trends-api and signals as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, YouTube Trends API has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Signals holds a Quality Score of 46 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

YouTube Trends API vs Signals

In-depth architectural comparison of the YouTube Trends API and Signals MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

YouTube Trends API

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Signals

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 46/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose YouTube Trends API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Signals if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose YouTube Trends API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore YouTube Trends API Details

Choose Signals when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Signals Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	YouTube Trends API Developer Tools	S Signals Developer Tools
Summary	YouTube search volume and trending videos over time. Free key at trendsapi.ai	Predictive Signals, Company Search, Sector Trends and Contacts for PEs, IBs, M&A dealmakers.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

YouTube Trends API Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Signals Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

YouTube Trends API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Signals Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "signals": {
      "url": "https://fintent.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

YouTube Trends API is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Signals belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select YouTube Trends API when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Signals when you require tools for developer tools.

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