YouTube Transcript API
BasicYouTube Transcript API Server is a microservice that provides transcriptions of YouTube videos via a simple HTTP API. It allows users to make GET requests to retrieve video transcriptions using the video ID.
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Overview
YouTube Transcript API Server is a microservice that provides transcriptions of YouTube videos via a simple HTTP API. It allows users to make GET requests to retrieve video transcriptions using the video ID.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository, install dependencies, and run the server.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-api": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository, install dependencies, and run the server."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from YouTube Transcript API?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- 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 YouTube Transcript API?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in YouTube Transcript API"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in YouTube Transcript API with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with YouTube Transcript API
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