yutu

Skill · npm · ★ 710 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

CLI, MCP server, and AI agent to automate YouTube workflows

No outside reports on file

yutu is distributed via npm (@eat-pray-ai/yutu); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (@eat-pray-ai/yutu)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @eat-pray-ai/yutu

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Yutu

Yutu is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Cloud & infrastructure: CLI, MCP server, and AI agent to automate YouTube workflows.

It is published on npm as @eat-pray-ai/yutu and hosted on GitHub at eat-pray-ai/yutu (704 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Install the npm package @eat-pray-ai/yutu with post-install scripts disabled:

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npm install --ignore-scripts @eat-pray-ai/yutu

Review the upstream instructions at https://github.com/eat-pray-ai/yutu (opens external site) before enabling in your agent workspace.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

40/100

GitHub stars: 710
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@eat-pray-ai/yutu). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Yutu?

Install Yutu with npm install @eat-pray-ai/yutu or run it directly with npx -y @eat-pray-ai/yutu. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/eat-pray-ai/yutu. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Yutu?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Yutu currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is Yutu actively maintained?

Yutu has 710 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/eat-pray-ai/yutu before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Yutu?

You can compare Yutu side by side with other YouTube skills in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Yutu? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "eat-pray-ai-yutu"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: yutu
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/eat-pray-ai-yutu
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 710 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@eat-pray-ai/yutu)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @eat-pray-ai/yutu`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: eat-pray-ai
Source code: github.com/eat-pray-ai/yutu
Install command: npm install @eat-pray-ai/yutu
Est. context load: ~50 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 710 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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