Schedule YouTube Videos with Codex
Create and schedule YouTube videos from Codex. Connect Genfeed over MCP, approve OAuth, and publish after review.
How to post to YouTube from Codex
Run codex mcp login genfeed if authorization did not open during setup. Sign in and approve access in your browser, then return to Codex. Then connect your YouTube account in Genfeed once.
Connect URL
https://mcp.genfeed.ai/mcpInstall command
codex mcp add genfeed --url https://mcp.genfeed.ai/mcpConfiguration
[mcp_servers.genfeed]
url = "https://mcp.genfeed.ai/mcp"Verify
codex mcp listWhat can you ask Codex to do on YouTube?
Ask in plain language. Genfeed holds videos for review before anything goes to YouTube.
“Turn this podcast transcript into a YouTube Shorts script and generate the video.”
“Write an SEO title, description, and tags for this upload.”
“Schedule the approved Short for Saturday at 10am.”
YouTube content Genfeed creates
Everything Codex can make for YouTube through Genfeed.
AI-generated YouTube Shorts and long-form video clips ready to upload
Thumbnail generation with click-optimized compositions and text overlays
SEO-optimized titles, descriptions, and tags generated from trending topics
Automatic caption and subtitle generation for accessibility and engagement
YouTube Analytics integration to track views, watch time, and subscriber growth
Schedule YouTube videos from other AI agents
Codex and YouTube: frequently asked questions
Can Codex post to YouTube?
Yes. Once your YouTube account is connected in Genfeed, Codex can draft, schedule, and publish YouTube videos through the Genfeed MCP server.
Do I need a YouTube API key?
No. You connect YouTube in Genfeed once by signing in. Codex reaches Genfeed over MCP with browser OAuth and never sees your YouTube credentials.
Does Codex publish to YouTube without my approval?
No. Genfeed holds videos for review, and you approve before anything goes to YouTube, unless you set up a workflow that publishes directly.
How do I connect Codex to Genfeed?
Run codex mcp login genfeed if authorization did not open during setup. Sign in and approve access in your browser, then return to Codex.
What URL do I connect?
Every client uses the same hosted MCP endpoint: https://mcp.genfeed.ai/mcp.
Post to YouTube from Codex.
Start on managed cloud, connect YouTube, then connect Codex with the steps above.