youtube-transcript-mcp
youtube-transcript-mcp is an MCP server by ergut. Zero-setup YouTube transcript extraction for Claude. Works on mobile, desktop, and web - no local installation required. It has 38 GitHub stars and ranks #610 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.
- Category
- Media & Design
- Author
- ergut
- GitHub stars
- 38
- This week
- Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- MIT (open source)
- Last update
- 2025-06-08 (17 months ago)
- Links
- Source
How to install youtube-transcript-mcp
Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the youtube-transcript-mcp repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is youtube-transcript-mcp?
youtube-transcript-mcp is an MCP server by ergut in the Media & Design category. Zero-setup YouTube transcript extraction for Claude. Works on mobile, desktop, and web - no local installation required. It has 38 GitHub stars and ranks #610 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars. It is written in TypeScript. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 17 months ago.
Is youtube-transcript-mcp free and open source?
Yes. youtube-transcript-mcp is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.
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