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MCP Youtube Transcript
A server tool for obtaining YouTube video transcripts via the MCP protocol
rating : 2.5 points
downloads : 33
What is the MCP YouTube Transcript Server?
The MCP YouTube Transcript Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that can extract transcripts from YouTube videos and return the text content. This tool is ideal for content analysis, processing, and in - depth research on video content.How to use the MCP YouTube Transcript Server?
Simply enter the YouTube video link, and the server will automatically extract the transcript and return the text content. You can also select the language and whether to enable paragraph mode.Applicable scenarios
Suitable for researchers, educators, content creators, and anyone who wants to quickly obtain the text of a video and needs to extract text content from YouTube videos.Main features
Support multiple languagesCan extract transcripts in different languages to meet multilingual needs.
Text formattingSupports continuous mode and paragraph mode for easy reading and processing by users.
Video metadataCan obtain metadata such as video title and ID.
Intelligent paragraph detectionAutomatically detects and splits text into logical paragraphs.
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Quickly extract YouTube video transcripts
Support multiple languages
Easy to integrate into existing systems
Powerful error - handling mechanism
Limitations
May not be able to obtain transcripts for all videos
Relies on the YouTube API, which may have network latency
Certain advanced features require specific permissions
How to use
Install the MCP YouTube Transcript Server
Add the server configuration to the Claude Desktop configuration file.
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Test the server
After restarting the Claude application, enter the video link and try to generate a summary.
Usage examples
Case 1: Video summaryExtract the transcript from a YouTube video and generate a summary.
Case 2: Multilingual translationTranslate the video transcript into other languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install the MCP YouTube Transcript Server?
Why can't I get transcripts for some videos?
How to check the server logs?
Related resources
GitHub repository
Access the project source code and documentation
Smithery installation guide
Quick deployment guide
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