youtube-transcripts
CommunityMCP server by johnisanerd · updated · ★ 1
YouTube transcripts, subtitles, and video metadata as structured JSON via an Apify Actor. youtube-transcripts is a community project by johnisanerd, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 26 days ago
No licence found, so reuse rights are unclear
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
Install youtube-transcripts
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcripts https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscriptsRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcripts": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcripts": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"youtube-transcripts": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcripts": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install youtube-transcripts in Antigravity CLI
https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscriptsIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the youtube-transcripts block.
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youtube-transcripts: common questions
How do I install youtube-transcripts?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcripts https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is youtube-transcripts the official server?
youtube-transcripts is a community project by johnisanerd, not verified by a company domain.
Is youtube-transcripts free?
The code is public, but no licence file was found, so check the repository before commercial use.
Is youtube-transcripts safe to use?
It scores 35 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence F, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to youtube-transcripts?
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Does youtube-transcripts work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.
