youtube-summarize
CommunityMCP server by zlatkoc · updated · ★ 6
MCP server that fetches YouTube video transcripts and optionally summarizes them youtube-summarize is a community project by zlatkoc, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 19 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
Install youtube-summarize
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add youtube-summarize -- uvx youtube-summarizeRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-summarize": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-summarize"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-summarize": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-summarize"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"youtube-summarize": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-summarize"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add youtube-summarize -- uvx youtube-summarize{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-summarize": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"youtube-summarize"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add youtube-summarize uvx youtube-summarizeGemini 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 youtube-summarize block.
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youtube-summarize: common questions
How do I install youtube-summarize?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add youtube-summarize -- uvx youtube-summarize. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is youtube-summarize the official server?
youtube-summarize is a community project by zlatkoc, not verified by a company domain.
Is youtube-summarize free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is youtube-summarize safe to use?
It scores 54 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, 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 youtube-summarize?
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Does youtube-summarize 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.
