Youtube Transcript Remote MCP Server

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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

What do I need to install?

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

Is authentication required?

No. The public server requires no authentication.

Where are transcripts stored?

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

What YouTube URL formats are supported?

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

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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