Ag-doped $Y_1$Ba$_2$Cu$_3$O$_{7-y}$ samples have been prepared by solid state reaction. High-Tc super conductivity, microstructure and mechanical property of the Ag-doped $Y_1$Ba$_2$Cu$_3$O$_{7-y}$ samples have been studied. As the Ag content increased, the grain size of $Y_1$Ba$_2$Cu$_3$O$_{7-y}$, increased and connectivity between the grains was improved, and the sample becomed denser and harder than the undoped. From the result, it is concluded that Ag addition reduced weak link and weak coupling between grains and led to the strong coupling. Furthermore, the anisotropy of crytstal structure was decreased and thermal stability, mechanical property of $Y_1$Ba$_2$Cu$_3$O$_{7-y}$-Ag were improved.mproved.