What is the YouTube Transcript Server?

The YouTube Transcript Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows you to directly download transcripts of YouTube videos.

How do I install the YouTube Transcript Server?

You can install it via Smithery, manually configure it for Claude Desktop, or use the mcp-get tool. Instructions for each method are provided in the documentation.

What are the key features of the YouTube Transcript Server?

Key features include direct transcript access, support for multiple video URL formats, language-specific retrieval, and detailed metadata in responses.

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs (Large Language Models), enabling AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

What is UBOS?

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and manage Multi-Agent Systems.

How do I use the YouTube Transcript Server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop settings as described in the installation guide. Then, provide a YouTube video URL in the chat and ask Claude to extract the subtitles.

What kind of error handling does the server implement?

The server implements robust error handling for common scenarios such as invalid video URLs, unavailable transcripts, language availability issues, and network errors.

What languages are supported for transcript retrieval?

The server supports language-specific transcript retrieval. You can specify the language code (e.g., ‘en’, ‘ko’) when calling the get_transcript tool.

What is Smithery?

Smithery is a tool that automates the installation of MCP servers for Claude Desktop.

How can I contribute to the development of the YouTube Transcript Server?

Follow the development setup instructions, install dependencies, build the server, and run tests. You can also use the MCP Inspector for debugging.

What is mcp-get?

mcp-get is a command-line tool for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

Is the YouTube Transcript Server free to use?

The server is licensed under the MIT License, which allows for free use, modification, and distribution.

What are the prerequisites for developing with the YouTube Transcript Server?

You need Node.js 18 or higher and npm or yarn installed.

How do I debug the YouTube Transcript Server?

Debugging MCP servers can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector for development, as it simplifies the process.

Can I use the YouTube Transcript Server for commercial purposes?

Yes, the MIT License allows for commercial use of the server.