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How to install youtube-transcripts in ChatGPT
To use youtube-transcripts in ChatGPT, add its hosted URL (https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts) as a custom connector under Settings, Connectors, then sign in if asked.
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Copy the server URL
This is the hosted endpoint ChatGPT connects to:
https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/YoutubeTranscripts - 2
Add a custom connector
In ChatGPT, open Settings, then Connectors (Apps and connectors), and add a custom connector with this URL. Some plans need developer mode turned on first.
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Sign in if asked
If the server uses OAuth, ChatGPT opens a sign-in page. Then pick the connector from the tools menu in a chat.
MCP servers run with your permissions. If youtube-transcripts needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does youtube-transcripts work in ChatGPT?
Yes. ChatGPT supports remote (hosted) mcp servers only, as plugins or custom connectors, and youtube-transcripts installs with the steps above.
youtube-transcripts does not show up in ChatGPT. What now?
Restart ChatGPT fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is youtube-transcripts safe?
It scores 35 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.