mcp-server-youtube-transcript
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A Model Context Protocol server that enables retrieval of transcripts from YouTube videos.
The YouTube Transcript Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate the extraction of transcripts from YouTube videos. It provides a straightforward interface for accessing video captions and subtitles, supporting multiple video URL formats and language-specific transcript retrieval. The server is equipped with robust error handling mechanisms to manage common issues such as invalid video URLs, unavailable transcripts, and network errors. It is compatible with various platforms and can be easily integrated into applications like Claude Desktop. The server is built with Node.js and requires npm or yarn for setup. It also includes tools for development, testing, and debugging, ensuring a smooth experience for developers. The server is licensed under the MIT License, promoting open-source collaboration and usage.
Features
- Support for multiple video URL formats
- Language-specific transcript retrieval
- Detailed metadata in responses
- Robust error handling for common scenarios
- Easy integration with platforms like Claude Desktop
Tools
get_transcript
Extract transcripts from YouTube videos
