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MCP Youtube Transcript
Verified · npm:@sinco-labMCP server by sinco-lab · updated · ★ 39 · 260 downloads a week
A server built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables direct downloading of YouTube video transcripts, supporting AI and video analysis workflows. MCP Youtube Transcript is published by npm:@sinco-lab from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Youtube Transcript
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-youtube-transcript -- npx -y @sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcriptRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install MCP Youtube Transcript in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-youtube-transcript -- npx -y @sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcript{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube-transcript": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install MCP Youtube Transcript in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add mcp-youtube-transcript npx -y @sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcriptGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
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 mcp-youtube-transcript block.
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MCP Youtube Transcript: common questions
How do I install MCP Youtube Transcript?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-youtube-transcript -- npx -y @sinco-lab/mcp-youtube-transcript. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Youtube Transcript the official server?
MCP Youtube Transcript is published by npm:@sinco-lab from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Youtube Transcript free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Youtube Transcript safe to use?
It scores 66 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Youtube Transcript?
Similar MCP servers: Plunk MCP, Thesvg MCP Server, openshorts, Nooticr.
Does MCP Youtube Transcript work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.