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An MCP server project for downloading video subtitles from YouTube and connecting them to LLM. Supports video ID and full URL, provides subtitles with timestamps, and is compatible with any MCP client.
2.5 points
5.4K

What is the YouTube MCP Server?

The YouTube MCP Server is a tool for downloading subtitles from YouTube videos and connecting them to a Large Language Model (LLM). It supports multiple functions, including video ID and full URL parsing, as well as subtitle downloading with timestamps.

How to use the YouTube MCP Server?

You can use the YouTube MCP Server by configuring your MCP client. Simply add the corresponding configuration and run the server to start using it.

Applicable Scenarios

This server is very suitable for researchers, developers, and content creators who need to extract subtitles from YouTube videos and integrate them with LLM.

Main Features

Download Subtitles from YouTube
Supports extracting subtitles from YouTube videos and retains timestamps.
Support for Video ID and URL
The server can handle both video ID and full YouTube URL inputs correctly.
Compatible with MCP Clients
Works seamlessly with any MCP-compatible client.
Advantages
Easy to use, no complex setup required
Supports multiple input methods (video ID and URL)
High-quality subtitle extraction
Limitations
May require a stable network connection
May not work for unlisted YouTube videos

How to Use

Install Dependencies
First, make sure your environment is ready. Create a virtual environment and install the required dependencies.
Start the Server
Run a Python script to start the YouTube MCP Server.

Usage Examples

Download Subtitles
By configuring the MCP client, you can easily download subtitles for YouTube videos.
Integrate with LLM
Connect the downloaded subtitles to LLM to generate a detailed analysis report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the YouTube MCP Server support all YouTube videos?
How to ensure my environment is correctly configured?

Related Resources

GitHub Code Repository
GitHub code repository to get more detailed information.
YouTube Official API Documentation
Understand how the YouTube API works.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
"mcpServers": {
    "youtube": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/adhikasp/mcp-youtube", "mcp-youtube"]
    },
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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