💯 YouTube Transcript + YouTube Search MCP for AI Agents: MCP Server
Hosted MCP server providing YouTube transcripts and video search for AI agents. Helps models parse video content without manual transcript scraping.
claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-and-youtube-search https://transcriptapi.com/mcpWhat 💯 YouTube Transcript + YouTube Search MCP for AI Agents does
The server runs via an HTTP endpoint at https://transcriptapi.com/mcp. You do not need to install local runtimes or scrapers. It exposes 12 tools for fetching timestamped transcripts and searching videos. Tracking recent channel uploads uses RSS feeds without consuming search quota.
The repository adheres to the Agent Plugins 1.0.0 layout and bundles a skills/youtube/SKILL.md guide. This skill directs the model on which tool to invoke and prevents unnecessary credit usage. The first 100 credits are free. Authentication relies on OAuth 2.1 or an API key from the TranscriptAPI dashboard. Accounts do not require a credit card upfront, but requests beyond the free allowance require paid balance.
What it helps with
- fetch timestamped YouTube transcripts directly into agent context
- search YouTube videos and channel catalogs from prompt
- track latest channel uploads via RSS feeds
- extract video lists from playlists without local scrapers
Example prompts for the agent
- Summarize this video using its transcript: https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc
- Check what @TED published this month and summarize the top video
- Search for recent lectures on compilers and outline the main points
How to install 💯 YouTube Transcript + YouTube Search MCP for AI Agents
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-and-youtube-search https://transcriptapi.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add youtube-transcript-youtube-search-mcp-for-ai-agents --url https://transcriptapi.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-youtube-search-mcp-for-ai-agents": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"youtube-transcript-youtube-search-mcp-for-ai-agents": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http youtube-transcript-youtube-search-mcp-for-ai-agents https://transcriptapi.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about 💯 YouTube Transcript + YouTube Search MCP for AI Agents
How do I install this MCP server in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-and-youtube-search https://transcriptapi.com/mcp in your terminal. You can also register it under claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-youtube-search-mcp-for-ai-agents https://transcriptapi.com/mcp.
What does TranscriptAPI MCP provide?
It provides 12 tools for AI agents to retrieve timestamped transcripts and search YouTube content.
Does this server require a paid API key?
New TranscriptAPI accounts receive 100 free credits without entering credit card details. You can authenticate via OAuth 2.1 on first prompt or configure a dashboard API key.
