mcp youtube
pipStandardThe mcp youtube server fetches transcripts from YouTube videos. It provides a tool to extract and return transcript text from specified YouTube video URLs. The server connects to YouTube's public API to retrieve transcript data. Developers use it to integrate YouTube transcript functionality into applications, such as content analysis, summarization, or search.
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Overview
The mcp youtube server fetches transcripts from YouTube videos. It provides a tool to extract and return transcript text from specified YouTube video URLs. The server connects to YouTube's public API to retrieve transcript data. Developers use it to integrate YouTube transcript functionality into applications, such as content analysis, summarization, or search.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp-youtube2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"adhikasp-mcp-youtube-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp-youtube"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp youtube?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp youtube?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp youtube"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp youtube with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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