MCP Youtube
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MCP Youtube

Download YouTube subtitles via yt - dlp and connect to Claude.ai through the MCP protocol for video content analysis
4 points
11.0K

What is the YouTube MCP Server?

The YouTube MCP Server is a service that uses the `yt - dlp` tool to download subtitles from YouTube and connects them to claude.ai through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). You can directly ask claude.ai questions, such as 'Summarize the YouTube video <<URL>>', and it will automatically process and provide a concise summary.

How to use the YouTube MCP Server?

Simply install `yt - dlp` and install the YouTube MCP Server through our tool. After that, you can directly conduct intelligent analysis and summarization of YouTube videos via claude.ai.

Applicable Scenarios

Suitable for users who need to quickly summarize the content of YouTube videos, such as learners, researchers, or marketers.

Main Features

YouTube Video Subtitle Download
Efficiently download subtitle files of YouTube videos through the `yt - dlp` tool.
Integration with claude.ai
Seamlessly transfer the downloaded subtitle content to claude.ai for intelligent analysis.
Natural Language Interaction
Users can use natural language to directly ask questions, such as 'Summarize this video'.
Advantages
No need to manually transcribe video content, saving time.
Powerful intelligent analysis ability, supporting subtitles in multiple languages.
Easy to use, only requiring simple installation and configuration.
Limitations
Requires local installation of the `yt - dlp` tool.
May take a long processing time for extremely long videos.
Depends on the service availability of claude.ai.

How to Use

Install `yt - dlp`
Install `yt - dlp` on your device. It is recommended to use Homebrew or WinGet.
Install the YouTube MCP Server
Install the YouTube MCP Server named `@anaisbetts/mcp - youtube` through the mcp - installer.
Start Using
Enter a question like 'Summarize the YouTube video <<URL>>' through claude.ai.

Usage Examples

Case Title: Summarize an Educational Video
Upload the subtitles of an educational YouTube video to claude.ai to generate a summary of key points.
Case Title: Research Video Analysis
Analyze a YouTube video of an academic lecture and extract the core viewpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the YouTube MCP Server support multi - language subtitles?
If the video is too long, will the summarization be affected?
Do I need to pay to use the YouTube MCP Server?

Related Resources

YouTube MCP Server Documentation
The official GitHub repository, containing detailed installation and usage instructions.
claude.ai Official Website
The homepage of claude.ai, where you can learn more about its functions and services.
yt - dlp Installation Guide
The installation and usage guide for yt - dlp.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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