Retrieve and analyze transcripts from YouTube videos via MCP. For developers building tools that need to extract, search, or process video content programmatically.
io.github.jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript
Local install
STDIO
No auth required
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Retrieve and analyze transcripts from YouTube videos via MCP. For developers building tools that need to extract, search, or process video content programmatically.
Local install — runs as a subprocess.
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Common questions about connecting and running Jkawamoto MCP Youtube Transcript.
What YouTube videos can this server retrieve transcripts from?
The server retrieves transcripts from YouTube videos that have them available. Success depends on whether the video has captions or an official transcript uploaded by the creator or YouTube's auto-generated captions.
Do I need a YouTube API key to use this MCP server?
The registry metadata does not specify required authentication. Check the GitHub repository (https://github.com/jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript) for setup instructions and any API key requirements.
What format does the transcript output come in?
The server returns YouTube transcripts; the exact output format (JSON, plain text, timestamped) is not documented in the available metadata. Refer to the repository for schema details.
Can this server handle videos with multiple languages or auto-generated captions?
The server retrieves available transcripts from YouTube, which may include auto-generated captions and multiple language options. Specific language filtering or preference options are not documented in the registry data.
Is there a rate limit or cost to use this MCP server?
No pricing information is provided in the registry. Rate limits depend on YouTube's policies and any underlying API used; check the GitHub repository for details on usage constraints.
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