Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi

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About Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi

The fastest YouTube transcript + YouTube search MCP for AI agents. Try for free.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "youtube-mcp": {
      "url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi?

Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi is a remote MCP server that provides six tools—transcripts, video search, channel browsing, in-channel search, playlist extraction, and new-upload polling—for AI agents to interact with YouTube content. It is hosted by TranscriptAPI and works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and 20+ other MCP clients.

How to use Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi?

Sign up for a free TranscriptAPI account, get an API key from the dashboard, and configure the remote MCP URL https://transcriptapi.com/mcp in your client (e.g., Cursor, Claude, VS Code). Authentication uses OAuth 2.1 or an API key sent as a Bearer token in the headers.

Key features of Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi

Six tools: transcripts, search, channel browsing, in-channel search, playlists, upload polling
Remote hosted—no local installation required
49ms median response time at production scale
Supports OAuth 2.1 and API key authentication
Works on mobile and web Claude
Agent-friendly error messages

Use cases of Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi

Search YouTube and fetch transcripts for multi-video analysis
Monitor latest uploads from a channel automatically
Extract all video metadata from a playlist
Summarize, compare, or answer questions about YouTube video content

FAQ from Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi

How does it differ from a typical YouTube MCP server?

Typical YouTube MCP servers offer only one tool (get transcript). Youtube MCP By Transcriptapi provides six tools—transcripts, search, channel browsing, in-channel search, playlist extraction, and upload polling—and is remote-hosted with OAuth 2.1 + API key auth.

What are the requirements to use it?

You need a free TranscriptAPI account (first 100 credits free) and an API key from the dashboard, or use OAuth for Claude and ChatGPT. No local software installation is required.

Where is the server hosted and how do I connect?

The server is hosted remotely at https://transcriptapi.com/mcp. Connect by configuring that URL in your MCP client (e.g., Cursor, Claude, VS Code) with your API key as a Bearer token in the headers.

Which clients does it support?

It supports Claude (desktop, web, CLI), ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Zed, Roo Code, Amp, Augment Code, Kilo Code, JetBrains AI Assistant, Gemini CLI, Qwen Coder, Google Antigravity, Trae, LM Studio, BoltAI, and 20+ others.

What authentication methods are available?

Both OAuth 2.1 (for Claude and ChatGPT) and API key authentication are supported. For most clients, you add your API key as a Bearer token in the HTTP headers.

Frequently asked questions