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Youtube Transcript MCP server

jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript

An MCP server retrieving transcripts of YouTube videos

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Install Youtube Transcript in Claude Code

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript/releases/download/v0.8.3/mcp-youtube-transcript.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download mcp-youtube-transcript.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Youtube Transcript MCP server do?

An MCP server retrieving transcripts of YouTube videos

Is the Youtube Transcript MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Youtube Transcript run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Youtube Transcript to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript/releases/download/v0.8.3/mcp-youtube-transcript.mcpb

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