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Scribefy MCP server

MKirovBG/scribefy-mcp

Extract timestamped YouTube transcripts, plus video search, metadata and related videos.

1 GitHub stars151 npm downloads / month

Install Scribefy in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add scribefy -e SCRIBEFY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y scribefy-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scribefy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scribefy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SCRIBEFY_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Scribefy MCP server do?

Extract timestamped YouTube transcripts, plus video search, metadata and related videos.

Is the Scribefy MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Scribefy run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Scribefy to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add scribefy -e SCRIBEFY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y scribefy-mcp

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