YouTube Transcript Server
BasicYouTube Transcript Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables users to retrieve transcripts from YouTube videos, providing direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple interface. The server supports multiple video URL formats and language-specific transcript retrieval.
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Overview
YouTube Transcript Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables users to retrieve transcripts from YouTube videos, providing direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple interface. The server supports multiple video URL formats and language-specific transcript retrieval.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Install via Smithery or command line2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Install via Smithery or command line"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from YouTube Transcript 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 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 Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in YouTube Transcript Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with YouTube Transcript Server
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