YouTubeTranscriptAPI

by youtubetranscriptapi.com · Media & Design · MCP server

YouTubeTranscriptAPI is an MCP server by youtubetranscriptapi.com. YouTube transcripts, search, and channel and playlist listings for any AI app. Hosted. It is listed in Media & Design.

Category: Media & Design
Author: youtubetranscriptapi.com
GitHub stars: Not on GitHub
This week: Tracking since 19 Oct 2026
Language: Not stated
License: Not stated
Last update: 2026-10-19 (5 days ago)
Links: Source

How to install YouTubeTranscriptAPI

YouTubeTranscriptAPI is a remote MCP server listed in the official MCP Registry. Its endpoint is https://youtubetranscriptapi.com/mcp. Add it to Claude Code with claude mcp add --transport http YouTubeTranscriptAPI https://youtubetranscriptapi.com/mcp, or follow the install guide for Cursor, Claude Desktop and VS Code. Most remote servers ask you to sign in or pass an API key the first time you connect.

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What is YouTubeTranscriptAPI?

YouTubeTranscriptAPI is an MCP server by youtubetranscriptapi.com in the Media & Design category. YouTube transcripts, search, and channel and playlist listings for any AI app. Hosted. It is listed in Media & Design. No license is stated. It was last updated 5 days ago.

Is YouTubeTranscriptAPI free and open source?

The listing has no license field, which usually means the repository does not declare one. Without a license the code is not open source by default, so ask the maintainer before reusing it. You can still read the code and the README at the source link.

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