MCP SERVER YOUTUBE
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MCP SERVER YOUTUBE

An MCP server designed for Claude Desktop that can obtain transcripts via YouTube video URLs, expanding the application scenarios of LLM functions.
2 points
7.7K

What is the YouTube Transcript MCP Server?

This is a service specifically designed for Claude Desktop. Through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it can automatically obtain the transcript content of any YouTube video. When you provide a video link, the large language model (LLM) can directly read the text content of the video.

How to use the YouTube Transcript MCP Server?

Simply enter the YouTube video link in Claude Desktop, and the system will automatically obtain the transcript via the MCP protocol. No technical configuration is required, and it's as simple as using the ordinary chat function.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for scenarios that require analyzing YouTube video content, such as video content summarization, foreign language learning assistance, video content retrieval, and meeting minutes compilation.

Main features

Automatic transcript retrieval
Automatically identify YouTube videos and obtain the complete transcript text, supporting multiple languages.
MCP protocol integration
Seamlessly integrate with Claude Desktop through the standard MCP protocol, providing a smooth user experience.
Zero-configuration usage
No technical settings are required. You can start using it immediately by entering the video link.
Advantages
Automatically obtain the complete content without manually copying and pasting the transcript.
Support most publicly available YouTube videos.
Deeply integrate with Claude, providing a natural user experience.
Fast processing speed and timely response.
Limitations
Only support videos on the YouTube platform.
Unable to obtain the content of videos without transcripts.
There may be a small number of recognition errors in the automatically generated transcripts.

How to use

Copy the YouTube video link
Find the target video on YouTube and copy the URL in the browser address bar.
Paste the link in Claude Desktop
Paste the link into the chat input box just like sending an ordinary message.
Add your request
Add your specific requirements after the link, such as requesting a summary, translation, or analysis.

Usage examples

Learning assistance
Obtain the complete transcript when watching foreign language teaching videos to assist language learning.
Content analysis
Quickly understand the core content of long videos and save viewing time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this service paid?
Why can't I obtain the transcript of some videos?
How accurate are the obtained transcripts?

Related resources

Official documentation of the MCP protocol
Understand the technical details of the Model Context Protocol.
YouTube Transcript API reference
The official YouTube documentation for the transcript API.
Usage tutorial video
A 10 - minute quick - start tutorial.

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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