What is the key difference between YouTube Trends MCP and Google Ads?

YouTube Trends MCP belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while Google Ads belongs to the Monitoring category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install YouTube Trends MCP or Google Ads 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 MCP and Google Ads free or paid?

YouTube Trends MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Google Ads operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

YouTube Trends MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Google Ads lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both YouTube Trends MCP and Google Ads 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 MCP or Google Ads 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 MCP and Google Ads free to use, or do they require API keys?

YouTube Trends MCP is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Google Ads 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 MCP and Google Ads at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both youtube-trends-mcp and google-ads-3 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 MCP has a Quality Score of 20 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Google Ads holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

YouTube Trends MCP vs Google Ads

In-depth architectural comparison of the YouTube Trends MCP and Google Ads 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 MCP

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Google Ads

Monitoring · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose YouTube Trends MCP if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose Google Ads if your workspace requires Monitoring 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 MCP when:

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

Explore YouTube Trends MCP Details

Choose Google Ads when:

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

Explore Google Ads Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Y YouTube Trends MCP Monitoring	G Google Ads Monitoring
Summary	YouTube search interest and trend data over time, with growth metrics. Free key at trendsmcp.ai	Google Ads MCP server — manage campaigns, keywords, and metrics.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

YouTube Trends MCP Tools (0)

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

Google Ads 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 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-trends-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "youtube-trends-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Google Ads Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-ads-3": {
      "url": "https://adramp.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

YouTube Trends MCP is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Google Ads belongs to Monitoring using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select YouTube Trends MCP when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Google Ads when you require tools for monitoring.

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