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Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server

@ergut

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Category

Media & Design

Transports

stdio

Author

ergut

Submitted by

Salih Ergut

About Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server

First remote YouTube transcript MCP server - enables zero-setup transcript extraction on any device including mobile. While multiple local YouTube transcript servers exist, this is the first cloud-hosted solution that works without installation, making YouTube transcripts accessi

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Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-transcript": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://youtube-transcript-mcp.youtube-mcp-server.workers.dev/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server?

The first remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude AI to extract transcripts from YouTube videos. It offers zero-setup access for users on any platform including mobile devices.

How to use Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server?

Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json) using the npx mcp-remote command with the hosted server URL, or deploy your own instance to Cloudflare Workers. Once configured, use the get_transcript tool in Claude to extract transcripts.

Key features of Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server

  • Zero local setup – works directly from the cloud
  • Universal access across desktop, mobile, and web Claude clients
  • Smart caching via Cloudflare KV for fast responses
  • Multi-language transcript extraction
  • Robust error handling with user-friendly messages
  • Supports all YouTube URL formats

Use cases of Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server

  • Extracting transcripts for video analysis and summarization
  • Obtaining transcripts in different languages for translation
  • Accessing video content in text form when audio is unavailable
  • Integrating transcript data into workflows and automations

Frequently asked questions

1

What do I need to install?

Only the `mcp-remote` npm package is required. No local installation of the server itself is needed.

2

Is authentication required?

No. The public server requires no authentication.

3

Where are transcripts stored?

Transcripts are cached temporarily in Cloudflare KV for up to 7 days to improve performance. No personal information is stored.

4

What YouTube URL formats are supported?

All common formats: `youtube.com/watch?v=`, `youtu.be/`, `m.youtube.com`, `/live/`, `/embed/`, `/shorts/`, and international domains.

5

What happens if a video has no transcript?

The server returns a clear error message indicating that no transcript is available or that captions are disabled.

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