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How to install Youtube Transcript MCP in Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026. On an enterprise licence or paid API key you can still install Youtube Transcript MCP by running "gemini mcp add youtube-transcript-mcp npx -y youtube-transcript-mcp", then type /mcp to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    gemini mcp add youtube-transcript-mcp npx -y youtube-transcript-mcp
  2. 2

    Check it

    Inside Gemini CLI, type /mcp to list servers and tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Youtube Transcript MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Youtube Transcript MCP work in Gemini CLI?

Yes. Gemini CLI supports local and remote mcp servers, extensions (legacy), and Youtube Transcript MCP installs with the steps above.

Youtube Transcript MCP does not show up in Gemini CLI. What now?

Restart Gemini CLI fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Youtube Transcript MCP safe?

It scores 44 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.