mcp-youtube-transcript
mcp-youtube-transcript is an MCP server by jkawamoto. MCP server retrieving transcripts of YouTube videos. It has 492 GitHub stars and ranks #132 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars.
- Category
- Media & Design
- Author
- jkawamoto
- GitHub stars
- 492
- This week
- Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
- Language
- Python
- License
- MIT (open source)
- Last update
- 2026-10-21 (3 days ago)
- Links
- Source
How to install mcp-youtube-transcript
Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the mcp-youtube-transcript 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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What is mcp-youtube-transcript?
mcp-youtube-transcript is an MCP server by jkawamoto in the Media & Design category. MCP server retrieving transcripts of YouTube videos. It has 492 GitHub stars and ranks #132 of 2017 in Media & Design by stars. It is written in Python. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 3 days ago.
Is mcp-youtube-transcript free and open source?
Yes. mcp-youtube-transcript 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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