YouTube Transcript MCP Server
BasicThe YouTube Transcript MCP Server enables Claude to fetch and analyze transcripts from YouTube videos, making video content more accessible. It supports easy setup and integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop.
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Overview
The YouTube Transcript MCP Server enables Claude to fetch and analyze transcripts from YouTube videos, making video content more accessible. It supports easy setup and integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npm install2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npm install"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from YouTube Transcript MCP Server?"
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 MCP Server?"
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 MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in YouTube Transcript MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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