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YouTube Transcript MCP Server

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Overview

The YouTube Transcript MCP Server is a tool that enables Claude to fetch and analyze transcripts from YouTube videos, making it easier to access and utilize video content.

To use the server, follow these steps:

  1. Install the necessary packages with npm install and build the project using npm run build.
  2. Configure the Claude Desktop by editing the claude_desktop_config.json file to include the server command.
  3. Restart Claude Desktop and request transcripts by asking for a specific YouTube URL.
  • Fetches transcripts from YouTube videos. - Integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop. - Easy setup and configuration process.
  1. Extracting transcripts for educational videos.
  2. Analyzing content from YouTube for research purposes.
  3. Creating summaries or notes from video content.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect YouTube Transcript MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-ytrnscrpt-mcp-server-index01d"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use this server for any YouTube video?

Yes, as long as the video has a transcript available.

Is there a cost associated with using this server?

No, it is free to use under the MIT license.

What programming language is this server built with?

The server is built using TypeScript.

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