Youtube Subtitles
A server that downloads YouTube subtitles via yt-dlp and processes them by connecting to Claude.ai through the MCP protocol
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What is the YouTube MCP Server?
The YouTube MCP Server uses the `yt-dlp` tool to download video subtitles from YouTube and connects them to Claude AI through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to achieve intelligent summarization of YouTube video content. Users only need to enter the video link to get a concise summary.How to use the YouTube MCP Server?
First, make sure the `yt-dlp` tool is installed. Then, enter the video link in Claude AI, and the system will automatically extract the subtitles and generate a summary.Use Cases
Suitable for users who need to quickly understand the content of YouTube videos, such as learners, researchers, or business analysts.Main Features
Multi-language SupportSupports over 100 ISO 639-1 language codes, such as Japanese (ja), English (en), Korean (ko), Chinese (zh), and French (fr).
Efficient Subtitle ExtractionUse the `yt-dlp` tool to quickly and accurately extract subtitles from YouTube videos.
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
Get a content summary without manually watching the video.
Support multiple languages to meet international needs.
Simple operation, just provide the video link to start processing.
Limitations
The `yt-dlp` tool needs to be installed locally.
If the subtitles in the specified language do not exist, an error may occur.
How to Use
Install the `yt-dlp` tool
Make sure the `yt-dlp` tool is installed on your device. You can easily install it via Homebrew or WinGet.
Configure Claude AI
Enable the YouTube MCP Server in Claude AI and set relevant parameters.
Usage Examples
Example 1: Generate an English video summaryEnter an English video link and generate a summary.
Example 2: Generate a Japanese video summaryEnter a Japanese video link and generate a summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install the `yt-dlp` tool?
Why does my request result in an error?
Related Resources
YouTube MCP Server Documentation
Official documentation and source code on GitHub.
Introduction to the Model Context Protocol
Detailed description of the MCP protocol.
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