YouTube Transcripts, Search & Summaries MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install YouTube Transcripts, Search & Summaries in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcripts-search-summaries https://parallelstudio--youtube-transcripts-mcp.apify.actor/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-transcripts-search-summaries": {
      "url": "https://parallelstudio--youtube-transcripts-mcp.apify.actor/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the YouTube Transcripts, Search & Summaries MCP server do?

YouTube transcripts, video search, chapters and extractive summaries. No YouTube API key, no LLM.

Is the YouTube Transcripts, Search & Summaries 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 Transcripts, Search & Summaries run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add YouTube Transcripts, Search & Summaries to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcripts-search-summaries https://parallelstudio--youtube-transcripts-mcp.apify.actor/mcp

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