kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript
by Various
This is an MCP server that allows you to directly download transcripts of YouTube videos.
MCP
kimtaeyoon83/mcp-server-youtube-transcript
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
An MCP server that fetches YouTube video transcripts directly. It provides a simple interface for developers to retrieve captions programmatically without using the YouTube Data API.
Best for
Best for
Developers who need a quick, no-frills way to get YouTube transcripts into their MCP-compatible tools
Use cases
- Extracting transcripts for video content analysis or summarization
- Building tools that require text from YouTube videos for accessibility or search
- Integrating video caption data into AI workflows or data pipelines
Notes
An MCP server that fetches YouTube video transcripts directly. It provides a simple interface for developers to retrieve captions programmatically without using the YouTube Data API.
551 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-12-24. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Extracting transcripts for video content analysis or summarization
- Building tools that require text from YouTube videos for accessibility or search
- Integrating video caption data into AI workflows or data pipelines
Pros
- Lightweight and focused on a single task
- No API key required for public transcripts
- Active community with over 550 stars
Cons
- Limited to transcripts that are publicly available on YouTube
- No support for downloading video metadata or other YouTube data
- Dependent on the MCP protocol for integration
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Pros
- Lightweight and focused on a single task
- No API key required for public transcripts
- Active community with over 550 stars
Cons
- Limited to transcripts that are publicly available on YouTube
- No support for downloading video metadata or other YouTube data
- Dependent on the MCP protocol for integration
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