mcp youtube transcript
pipStandardThis MCP server retrieves transcripts from YouTube videos. It exposes a tool to fetch transcript text and metadata by video ID. It connects to YouTube's API to access video data. Developers use it to analyze video content, generate summaries, or extract keywords for search and indexing.
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Overview
This MCP server retrieves transcripts from YouTube videos. It exposes a tool to fetch transcript text and metadata by video ID. It connects to YouTube's API to access video data. Developers use it to analyze video content, generate summaries, or extract keywords for search and indexing.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install mcp-youtube-transcript2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jkawamoto-mcp-youtube-transcript-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp youtube transcript?"
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 transcript?"
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 transcript"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp youtube transcript with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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