What prerequisites are required to run the server?
Node.js 18 or higher and npm or yarn are required.
YouTube Transcript Server MCP Server
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Basic information
About YouTube Transcript Server MCP Server
Mirror of
YouTube Transcript Server MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"williamvd4_mcp-server-youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@smithery/cli",
"install",
"@kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript",
"--client",
"claude"
]
}
}
}YouTube Transcript Server MCP Server tools
1Extract transcripts from YouTube videos
Overview
What is YouTube Transcript Server?
A Model Context Protocol server that enables retrieval of transcripts from YouTube videos. It provides direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple tool interface, supporting multiple video URL formats and language-specific transcript retrieval.
How to use YouTube Transcript Server?
Install via Smitherly (npx -y @smithery/cli install @kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript --client claude) or via mcp-get, or add the provided JSON configuration to your Claude Desktop config. Invoke the get_transcript tool with a YouTube video URL or ID (required) and an optional language code (default "en").
Key features of YouTube Transcript Server
- Support for multiple YouTube video URL formats
- Language-specific transcript retrieval (e.g., 'en', 'ko')
- Detailed metadata in responses
- Robust error handling for invalid inputs and network errors
- Implements timeouts and input validation
Use cases of YouTube Transcript Server
- Extract subtitles from a YouTube video directly in Claude Desktop
- Retrieve transcripts in a specific language by specifying a language code
- Integrate transcript fetching into larger MCP‑based workflows
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
Add the following JSON to your Claude Desktop configuration under `mcpServers`: `{ "youtube-transcript": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript"] } }`.
What tool does this server expose?
The server exposes a single tool called `get_transcript` that accepts a `url` (required) and an optional `lang` (default "en") parameter.
How does the server handle errors?
It validates all input parameters, handles YouTube API errors gracefully, implements timeouts for transcript retrieval, and provides detailed error messages for troubleshooting.
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