YouTube Transcript Server
A Model Context Protocol server that enables retrieval of transcripts from YouTube videos. This server provides direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple interface.
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Installing via Smithery
To install YouTube Transcript Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Components
Tools
- get_transcript
Key Features
- Support for multiple video URL formats
- Language-specific transcript retrieval
- Detailed metadata in responses
Configuration
To use with Claude Desktop, add this server configuration:
Install via tool
mcp-get A command-line tool for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Awesome-mcp-servers
awesome-mcp-servers A curated list of awesome Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or yarn
Setup
Install dependencies:
Build the server:
For development with auto-rebuild:
Testing
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector for development:
Error Handling
The server implements robust error handling for common scenarios:
- Invalid video URLs or IDs
- Unavailable transcripts
- Language availability issues
- Network errors
Usage Examples
- Get transcript by video URL:
- Get transcript by video ID:
- How to Extract YouTube Subtitles in Claude Desktop App
Security Considerations
The server:
- Validates all input parameters
- Handles YouTube API errors gracefully
- Implements timeouts for transcript retrieval
- Provides detailed error messages for troubleshooting
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
YouTube Transcript Server
A Model Context Protocol server that enables retrieval of transcripts from YouTube videos. This server provides direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple interface.
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/z429kk3te7"><img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/z429kk3te7/badge" alt="mcp-server-youtube-transcript MCP server" /></a>
Installing via Smithery
To install YouTube Transcript Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Components
Tools
- get_transcript
Key Features
- Support for multiple video URL formats
- Language-specific transcript retrieval
- Detailed metadata in responses
Configuration
To use with Claude Desktop, add this server configuration:
Install via tool
mcp-get A command-line tool for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Awesome-mcp-servers
awesome-mcp-servers A curated list of awesome Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or yarn
Setup
Install dependencies:
Build the server:
For development with auto-rebuild:
Testing
Debugging
Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector for development:
Error Handling
The server implements robust error handling for common scenarios:
- Invalid video URLs or IDs
- Unavailable transcripts
- Language availability issues
- Network errors
Usage Examples
- Get transcript by video URL:
- Get transcript by video ID:
- How to Extract YouTube Subtitles in Claude Desktop App
Security Considerations
The server:
- Validates all input parameters
- Handles YouTube API errors gracefully
- Implements timeouts for transcript retrieval
- Provides detailed error messages for troubleshooting
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.