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Youtube Transcript Mcp

@Youtube-Transcript-Dev

About Youtube Transcript Mcp

MCP server for YouTubeTranscript.dev — extract transcripts, manage history, and power AI assistants with YouTube content.

Basic information

Category

Media & Design

Transports

stdio

Publisher

Youtube-Transcript-Dev

Submitted by

Afaq Ahmad

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytscribe": {
      "url": "https://mcp.youtubetranscript.dev",
      "headers": {
        "x-api-token": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Youtube Transcript Mcp?

Youtube Transcript Mcp is an MCP server that integrates with YouTubeTranscript.dev to extract YouTube captions, list transcript history, and manage content from Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP client.

How to use Youtube Transcript Mcp?

Connect to the hosted endpoint https://mcp.youtubetranscript.dev with the header x-api-token: YOUR_API_KEY. Get your API key at youtubetranscript.dev. Configure the server in your MCP client using the JSON config with url and headers fields. Then invoke the provided tools—transcribe_v2, list_transcripts, get_transcript, get_stats, or delete_transcript—as needed.

Key features of Youtube Transcript Mcp

  • Create or fetch transcripts from manual or auto captions
  • List transcript history with search and pagination
  • Get full transcript by video ID
  • View credits, transcript count, plan, and rate limit
  • Delete transcript records

Use cases of Youtube Transcript Mcp

  • Extract captions from YouTube videos for analysis or note-taking
  • Manage and search a history of previously generated transcripts
  • Monitor API usage, credits, and plan limits
  • Remove unwanted transcript records from your account

FAQ from Youtube Transcript Mcp

How do I authenticate with Youtube Transcript Mcp?

Pass your API key in the x-api-token header when connecting to the hosted MCP endpoint. You can obtain a key at youtubetranscript.dev.

What tools does Youtube Transcript Mcp provide?

Five tools are available: transcribe_v2, list_transcripts, get_transcript, get_stats, and delete_transcript.

Where is the MCP server hosted?

The server is hosted at https://mcp.youtubetranscript.dev. There is no local installation required.

Are there any usage limits or costs?

The get_stats tool returns your plan, rate limit, and remaining credits. Pricing information is available at youtubetranscript.dev/pricing.

Where can I find the API documentation?

Full API documentation is available at youtubetranscript.dev/docs.

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