YouTube Transcript Scraper (Apify) MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install YouTube Transcript Scraper (Apify) in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-scraper-apify https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=harshmaur/youtube-transcript-scraper

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-transcript-scraper-apify": {
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=harshmaur/youtube-transcript-scraper"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the YouTube Transcript Scraper (Apify) MCP server do?

YouTube transcripts with timestamps, SRT/VTT and translation. No YouTube login. From $4/1k

Is the YouTube Transcript Scraper (Apify) 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 YouTube Transcript Scraper (Apify) run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add YouTube Transcript Scraper (Apify) to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-scraper-apify https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=harshmaur/youtube-transcript-scraper

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