# Task 09: Documentation

**Status:** ⚪ Not Started
**Created:** 2025-01-08
**Dependencies:** Task 08 (Final Server Polish)

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## Objective

Create comprehensive documentation for the YouTube MCP server, including setup instructions, tool reference, usage examples, and best practices for API quota management.

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## Scope

- Update README.md with complete setup and usage guide
- Create/update TOOLS.md with detailed tool reference
- Document caching strategy and API quota considerations
- Provide real-world usage examples
- Document troubleshooting common issues

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## Tasks

- [ ] Update README.md:
  - YouTube API key setup instructions (step-by-step)
  - Installation instructions (uv, dependencies)
  - Configuration (Zed, Claude Desktop)
  - Quick start examples
  - Caching strategy explanation
  - API quota limits and best practices
- [ ] Update/create TOOLS.md with:
  - Detailed reference for all 12 YouTube tools
  - Parameters, return types, examples for each
  - Cache behavior documentation
  - Error handling guidance
- [ ] Add usage examples:
  - Finding videos by creator
  - Analyzing video transcripts
  - Monitoring channel activity
  - Sentiment analysis from comments
- [ ] Document troubleshooting:
  - API key issues
  - Quota exceeded errors
  - Missing transcripts
  - Disabled comments
- [ ] Update CHANGELOG.md with v0.0.1 release notes
- [ ] Verify all code examples work (copy-paste test)
- [ ] Review documentation for clarity and completeness

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## Success Criteria

- [ ] README.md is comprehensive and beginner-friendly
- [ ] TOOLS.md provides complete tool reference
- [ ] All code examples are tested and working
- [ ] Troubleshooting section covers common issues
- [ ] CHANGELOG.md documents initial release
- [ ] Documentation reviewed for accuracy

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## Notes

Good documentation is critical for adoption. Make it easy for developers to get started and understand how to use the server effectively.

After completion, proceed to Task 10 (Testing & Validation).
