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YouTube Transcript
Fetch transcripts and metadata for any YouTube video.
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Retrieve captions, translated subtitles, chapter markers, and video metadata for public YouTube videos without needing an API key. Great for summarization pipelines, research agents, and building "chat with a video" experiences. Handles auto-generated and manual captions in over 100 languages.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
create_task
Create a new task
list_tasks
List tasks with filters
update_task
Update fields of an existing task
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about YouTube Transcript.
- What is the primary function of the YouTube Transcript MCP?
- The YouTube Transcript MCP fetches transcripts, translated subtitles, and chapter markers for public YouTube videos. It also retrieves associated video metadata. This is useful for content analysis, summarization, and data extraction from video content.
- Does the YouTube Transcript MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- No, this MCP does not require an API key, OAuth, or any other credentials. It is designed to access public YouTube video data without additional authentication.
- What kind of data can I retrieve using this MCP?
- You can retrieve various data types including auto-generated captions, manual captions in over 100 languages, translated subtitles, and chapter markers. It also provides general video metadata.
- How can I integrate the YouTube Transcript MCP with an MCP client like Cline?
- Integration details depend on the specific MCP client and its configuration methods. Generally, you would add the MCP's repository URL (https://github.com/kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript) to your client's MCP directory or configuration settings. Refer to your client's documentation for exact steps.
- Are there any limitations or prerequisites for using this MCP?
- This MCP only works with public YouTube videos. It cannot access private, unlisted, or age-restricted content without appropriate authentication, which this MCP does not provide. Performance can vary based on network conditions and YouTube's service.
- Is there a cost associated with using the YouTube Transcript MCP?
- The MCP itself is open-source and free to use. Any costs would depend on your specific deployment environment. It does not incur direct costs for YouTube API usage as it does not rely on an API key.
Install YouTube Transcript
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"youtube-transcript": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
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