YouTube Transcripts (via Apify)
YouTube transcripts for AI agents: text and timestamps for any video, channel or playlist.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
Streamable HTTPhttps://mcp.apify.com/?tools=automationnation/youtube-transcript-scraper
Client configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
mcpServers{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcripts-6": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=automationnation/youtube-transcript-scraper"
}
}
}
About this server
YouTube Transcripts (via Apify) 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 (via Apify) MCP server?
YouTube Transcripts (via Apify) is an MCP server by retracn. YouTube transcripts for AI agents: text and timestamps for any video, channel or playlist.
How do I install YouTube Transcripts (via Apify)?
Install it with: https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=automationnation/youtube-transcript-scraper. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is YouTube Transcripts (via Apify) free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/retracn/youtube-transcript-api. 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 (via Apify)?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.