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YouTube Transcripts

MCP server · by projectworks007

Media & Design Streamable HTTP v1.0.0

Transcripts of YouTube videos, playlists and channels with timestamps; SRT or WebVTT too.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

Streamable HTTPhttps://mcp.apify.com/?tools=highbrow_fame/youtube-transcript-fast

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-transcripts-5": {
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=highbrow_fame/youtube-transcript-fast"
    }
  }
}

About this server

YouTube Transcripts is listed in the Media & Design category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the YouTube Transcripts MCP server?

YouTube Transcripts is an MCP server by projectworks007. Transcripts of YouTube videos, playlists and channels with timestamps; SRT or WebVTT too.

How do I install YouTube Transcripts?

Install it with: https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=highbrow_fame/youtube-transcript-fast. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is YouTube Transcripts free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/projectworks007/apify-data-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support YouTube Transcripts?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.