artemchuikin/youtube-mcp
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Hosted MCP server that lets AI agents read YouTube: transcripts in 5 formats, search, channels, playlists and 4,000-video batch jobs. 14 tools, free tier.
MCP
artemchuikin/youtube-mcp
Added 3 Sept 2026
Overview
A hosted MCP server that lets AI agents read YouTube data. It provides transcripts in five formats, search, channels, playlists, and batch jobs of up to 4,000 videos. The service exposes 14 tools and includes a free tier.
Best for
Best for
AI agent builders who need YouTube transcripts and metadata through MCP
Use cases
- Pull YouTube transcripts in 5 formats for analysis
- Search channels and playlists for video discovery
- Run batch transcript jobs across up to 4,000 videos
Notes
A hosted MCP server that lets AI agents read YouTube data. It provides transcripts in five formats, search, channels, playlists, and batch jobs of up to 4,000 videos. The service exposes 14 tools and includes a free tier.
0 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-08-23. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Pull YouTube transcripts in 5 formats for analysis
- Search channels and playlists for video discovery
- Run batch transcript jobs across up to 4,000 videos
Pros
- 14 tools covering a wide range of YouTube read operations
- Five transcript formats for flexible downstream use
- Free tier lowers initial cost
Cons
- Zero stars on GitHub may indicate low community trust or adoption
- Hosted server adds an external dependency and potential privacy considerations
- Batch limits and free tier restrictions are not specified
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Pros
- 14 tools covering a wide range of YouTube read operations
- Five transcript formats for flexible downstream use
- Free tier lowers initial cost
Cons
- Zero stars on GitHub may indicate low community trust or adoption
- Hosted server adds an external dependency and potential privacy considerations
- Batch limits and free tier restrictions are not specified
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