mcp-server-youtube-transcript
YouTube video transcript retrieval server. mcp-server-youtube-transcript is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by kimtaeyoon83. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including get_transcript, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/YouTube, AI/Integration and Tool/Subtitles.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a server that retrieves transcripts/subtitles from YouTube videos through a simple interface, supporting multiple languages and URL formats.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or mcp-get, then call theget_transcript tool with a YouTube URL/video ID and optional language code to retrieve transcripts.
What this MCP can be used for
Extracting video content for analysis, creating accessible content, language learning, or integrating YouTube transcripts into AI workflows like Claude Desktop.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-server-youtube-transcript MCP server?
mcp-server-youtube-transcript is a Model Context Protocol server from kimtaeyoon83. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-server-youtube-transcript to my AI client?
Add mcp-server-youtube-transcript to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-server-youtube-transcript provide?
mcp-server-youtube-transcript provides 1 tool: get_transcript.
Is mcp-server-youtube-transcript free to use?
mcp-server-youtube-transcript is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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