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<h1 align="center">🎓 LearnFlow AI</h1> <h3 align="center">Your AI-Powered Learning Companion | Learn. Build. Play. 🚀</h3>
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<p align="center"> <b>Free • Open Source • Learn Anything • No Limits</b> </p>
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🌟 What is LearnFlow AI?
LearnFlow AI is a revolutionary MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that transforms how you learn programming and technology. It connects directly to Claude AI and gives it superpowers to:
- 🎯 Find the BEST YouTube tutorials for any topic
- 📚 Generate personalized learning paths for ANY skill
- 🔍 Filter videos by quality (80%+ positive comments only!)
- ⏱️ Create time-based study plans (1 hour, weekend, daily micro-learning)
- 🎓 Track your learning progress
- 🆕 Stay updated with latest tech news and features
"Learn anything, build everything, pay nothing." 💪
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🎬 Why LearnFlow AI?
| Problem | LearnFlow AI Solution | |---------|----------------------| | 😵 Overwhelmed by YouTube tutorials | 🎯 AI finds the BEST videos, filters out junk | | 📚 Don't know where to start | 🗺️ Auto-generated learning roadmaps | | ⏰ No time to learn | ⚡ 15-min daily micro-learning plans | | 💸 Can't afford courses | 🆓 100% free YouTube-based learning | | 📅 No structure | 📋 Week-by-week curriculum with projects | | 🤔 Outdated content | 🆕 Finds recent, up-to-date tutorials |
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🚀 Quick Start (5 Minutes Setup!)
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ - Download here
- YouTube Data API Key - Get free key here
- Claude Desktop - Download here
Step 1: Clone & Install
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Shalin-Shah-2002/Yt-MCP.git
# Navigate to project
cd Yt-MCP
# Install dependencies
npm install
Step 2: Get YouTube API Key (Free!)
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project (or select existing)
- Enable YouTube Data API v3
- Go to Credentials → Create Credentials → API Key
- Copy your API key
Step 3: Configure Claude Desktop
Add this to your Claude Desktop config file:
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"learnflow-ai": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/FULL/PATH/TO/Yt-MCP/src/server.js"],
"env": {
"YOUTUBE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
💡 Replace
/FULL/PATH/TO/Yt-MCPwith actual path and add your API key!
Step 4: Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop. You should see LearnFlow AI tools available! 🎉
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🛠️ All Features & Tools (27 Total!)
📹 YouTube Tools (14 Tools)
| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | search_youtube | Search YouTube videos with smart ranking | | get_video_details | Get comprehensive video info | | analyze_video | Deep analysis with quality score & recommendations | | get_video_comments | Analyze comment sentiment | | get_video_timestamps | Extract chapters/timestamps | | compare_videos | Side-by-side video comparison | | get_related_videos | Find similar content | | get_video_transcript | Get video transcript/summary info | | get_full_transcript | Fetch complete video transcript | | analyze_channel | Deep channel analysis | | get_channel_info | Basic channel information | | set_youtube_api_key | Set API key at runtime | | get_api_key_status | Check API key status | | check_api_quota | Monitor API usage |
🎓 Learning Path Tools (3 Tools)
| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | generate_learning_path | Create week-by-week curriculum for ANY topic | | get_available_paths | See suggested learning categories | | get_path_info | Get details about a learning path |
🧠 Smart Learning Tools (10 Tools)
| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | smart_search | Quality-filtered search (80%+ positive comments) | | generate_smart_roadmap | AI-powered learning roadmap | | get_video_trust_score | Calculate video quality score | | generate_topic_curriculum | Detailed curriculum with phases | | get_prerequisites | What to learn before a topic | | get_next_steps | What to learn after completing topic | | find_best_video | Find single best video for a topic | | get_learning_progress | Track your learning journey | | update_learning_progress | Mark topics as complete | | get_trending_in_tech | Discover trending tech topics |
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💬 18 Built-in Prompts for Learning
🎯 Quick Learning Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does | |--------|--------------| | find-best-recent | Find BEST and most RECENT videos on any topic | | learn-in-one-hour | Learn any topic in 60 minutes | | learn-before-tomorrow | Emergency crash course for deadlines | | weekend-deep-dive | Master a topic over the weekend (6-10 hrs) | | daily-micro-learning | 15-20 min daily learning habit |
📚 Structured Learning Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does | |--------|--------------| | create-learning-journey | Personalized multi-week learning path | | weekly-study-plan | Detailed plan for one week | | skill-assessment | Assess your current level | | continue-learning | Pick up where you left off | | quick-refresh | Quick refresher on known topics |
🔍 Research & Discovery Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does | |--------|--------------| | deep-dive-topic | Comprehensive research on a topic | | compare-technologies | Compare frameworks/languages | | whats-new-in | Latest updates in any technology | | explain-like-im-five | Simple explanations for complex topics |
🛠️ Project & Career Prompts
| Prompt | What It Does | |--------|--------------| | project-roadmap | Learn by building real projects | | code-along-project | Find best build-along tutorials | | interview-prep | Prepare for technical interviews | | debug-learning | Get help when stuck |
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📖 How to Use LearnFlow AI
Example 1: Learn React in One Hour
Just ask Claude: `` Use the learn-in-one-hour prompt with topic="React hooks" ``
Example 2: Weekend Python Mastery
Use the weekend-deep-dive prompt with topic="Python" total_hours="8" include_project="yes"
Example 3: Find Best Recent Tutorials
Use find-best-recent prompt with topic="Next.js 14" recency="this-month"
Example 4: Generate Full Learning Path
Use generate_learning_path tool with goal="Machine Learning" level="beginner"
Example 5: Emergency Interview Prep
Use learn-before-tomorrow prompt with topic="System Design" purpose="interview" hours_available="4"
Example 6: Daily Learning Habit
Use daily-micro-learning prompt with topic="TypeScript" daily_minutes="20" days="7"
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🎯 Learning Paths for Any Topic!
LearnFlow AI can generate learning paths for ANY topic. The system is fully dynamic!
Suggested Categories:
- 🌐 Web Development
- 📱 Mobile Development
- 🤖 Machine Learning
- 📊 Data Science
- ⚙️ DevOps
- ☁️ Cloud Computing
- 🔒 Cybersecurity
- 🎮 Game Development
- ⛓️ Blockchain
- 🎨 UI/UX Design
Popular Technologies:
React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and many more!
Three Skill Levels:
- 🌱 Beginner (6 weeks) - Start from zero
- 🌿 Intermediate (6 weeks) - Level up your skills
- 🌳 Advanced (8 weeks) - Become an expert
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🏗️ Project Architecture
Yt-MCP/
├── src/
│ ├── server.js # MCP server entry point
│ ├── config/
│ │ └── config.js # Configuration management
│ ├── controllers/
│ │ ├── youtubeController.js
│ │ ├── learningPathController.js
│ │ └── smartLearningController.js
│ ├── models/
│ │ ├── TopicTree.js # Dynamic topic suggestions
│ │ └── LearningPath.js # Learning path structure
│ ├── services/
│ │ ├── youtubeService.js # YouTube API integration
│ │ ├── learningPathService.js
│ │ └── smartLearningService.js
│ ├── prompts/
│ │ └── promptManager.js # 18 built-in prompts
│ └── utils/
│ ├── videoFormatter.js
│ └── errorHandler.js
├── package.json
└── README.md
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🔧 Configuration Options
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Required | |----------|-------------|----------| | YOUTUBE_API_KEY | Your YouTube Data API key | Yes |
Runtime Configuration
You can also set the API key through Claude: `` Use set_youtube_api_key tool with apiKey="YOUR_KEY" ``
Check your API status: `` Use get_api_key_status tool ``
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🎮 Fun Ways to Use LearnFlow AI
🏆 Challenge Mode
"I want to learn Docker in one weekend. Create an intensive plan with a project!"
📅 Daily Streak
"Set up a 30-day JavaScript challenge with 20 minutes daily learning"
🆚 Tech Battle
"Compare React vs Vue vs Angular for a beginner who wants to get a job quickly"
🚀 Speed Run
"I have an interview tomorrow about Kubernetes. Emergency crash course please!"
🎯 Skill Tree
"Create a complete Full Stack Developer roadmap from zero to hero"
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🔧 Development
Run in Development Mode
npm run dev
Run Tests
npm test
Check Syntax
node --check src/server.js
Test Individual Components
# Test transcript service
node test-transcript.mjs
# Test prompts
node -e "import('./src/prompts/promptManager.js').then(m => console.log(new m.PromptManager().listPrompts()))"
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🌟 What Makes LearnFlow AI Special?
✨ Quality First
Only recommends videos with 80%+ positive comments. No more wasting time on bad tutorials!
🎯 Personalized
Adapts to YOUR skill level, time availability, and learning style.
🆓 Completely Free
Uses free YouTube content + free YouTube API. No subscriptions, no hidden costs.
🤖 AI-Powered
Leverages Claude AI to understand your needs and create perfect learning plans.
📱 Any Topic
Not limited to pre-defined paths. Learn literally anything from Kubernetes to Origami!
⏱️ Time-Aware
Whether you have 15 minutes or a whole weekend, LearnFlow creates the perfect plan.
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📊 API Quota Information
YouTube Data API has a free quota of 10,000 units/day. Typical usage:
| Action | Cost | |--------|------| | Search | 100 units | | Video details | 1 unit | | Comments | 1 unit |
This means you can do approximately 100 searches per day for free!
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🐛 Troubleshooting
"API Key not configured"
Make sure you've set YOUTUBE_API_KEY in your Claude Desktop config or use the set_youtube_api_key tool.
"Claude doesn't show LearnFlow tools"
- Check the config file path is correct
- Restart Claude Desktop completely
- Check the path to
server.jsis absolute
"Quota exceeded"
You've hit the daily YouTube API limit. Wait 24 hours or create a new API key.
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🗺️ Roadmap
- [ ] 📊 Learning analytics dashboard
- [ ] 🔄 Playlist support
- [ ] 📝 Note-taking integration
- [ ] 🎯 Quiz generation from videos
- [ ] 📱 Mobile companion app
- [ ] 🌍 Multi-language support
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🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Feel free to:
- 🐛 Report bugs
- 💡 Suggest features
- 🔧 Submit PRs
- ⭐ Star the repo
How to Contribute
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
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📄 License
MIT License - Use it, modify it, share it! 🎉
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🙏 Acknowledgments
- YouTube Data API - For access to the world's largest video library
- Anthropic Claude - For the amazing MCP protocol
- Open Source Community - For inspiration and support
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<p align="center"> <b>🎓 Start Learning Today!</b><br><br> <i>"The best time to learn was yesterday. The second best time is now."</i> </p>
<p align="center"> <br> Made with ❤️ by <a href="https://github.com/Shalin-Shah-2002">Shalin Shah</a> </p>
<p align="center"> <br> <a href="https://github.com/Shalin-Shah-2002/Yt-MCP">⭐ Star this repo if it helps you learn something new!</a> </p>
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<p align="center"> <b>🚀 Let's Learn Together! 🚀</b> </p>











