Watch the setup
The whole connection takes less than a minute.
The Short shows exactly where to add the connector. The complete steps, link, and prompts are below so you do not have to pause the video.
Three-step setup
Connect vidIQ to Claude.
Open Claude’s connectors
In Claude, open Settings, choose Connectors (sometimes called Integrations), and select Add Custom Connector.
Add the vidIQ link
Name the connector “vidIQ,” paste https://mcp.vidiq.com/mcp, and add it to Claude.
Connect your account
Choose Connect or Authorize, sign in to vidIQ, and approve the connection. You can create a free account if you do not have one.
Try it now
Four prompts worth copying first.
Keyword research
Use vidIQ to find 10 low-competition YouTube keywords about [your topic]. Show estimated demand, competition, and the best keyword to target first.Find outliers
Use vidIQ to find recent outlier videos in [your niche]. Explain what made each topic, title, and format outperform the creator’s usual videos.Score titles
Use vidIQ to compare these YouTube titles for [video topic]. Score each one, explain the strengths and weaknesses, and improve the best option: [paste titles].Research competitors
Use vidIQ to analyze what [channel name] has posted in the last 90 days. Find the topics and formats performing unusually well, then suggest five original angles for my channel.What changes
Claude stops guessing about YouTube.
Claude is great at analysis, but its built-in knowledge is not a live picture of YouTube. The connector lets it ask vidIQ for current creator data and then explain the answer in plain English.
A couple of honest limits
- You need a vidIQ account and must approve access before Claude can use its tools.
- The connector is currently included on vidIQ’s free plan during its launch period, but calls use vidIQ AI credits.
- Data can point you toward better opportunities; it cannot guarantee views or channel growth.
FAQ
vidIQ and Claude questions
Behind the video
The gear I use to make these.
Everything here is sitting in my office right now. If you buy through an Amazon link, I earn a small commission — it helps the channel, and costs you nothing extra.
Sony Alpha a5000
Compact mirrorless camera for talking-head videos.
View on Amazon →Elgato Facecam
Dedicated webcam when I don't want to rig the mirrorless.
View on Amazon →Elgato Key Light
Bright, dimmable, computer-controlled key light.
View on Amazon →Elgato Stream Deck +
One-press control for lights, scenes, and apps.
View on Amazon →Elgato Wave:3 Mic
Clean mic for voiceovers and screen recordings.
View on Amazon →DJI Mic Mini
Wireless lav mic for away-from-desk shots.
View on Amazon →Elgato Prompter
Built-in screen so I can read while looking at the lens.
View on Amazon →Meross Smart Plug
Reliable HomeKit smart plugs for fans and lamps.
View on Amazon →Govee Smart Bulbs
Color Wi-Fi bulbs with app and voice control.
View on Amazon →EMART Umbrella Lights
Budget-friendly fill lights for even coverage.
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