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Yt Description MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to extract transcripts from YouTube videos. Built for integration with Cursor and

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What is the Yt Description MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to extract transcripts from YouTube videos. Built for integration with Cursor and Claude Desktop

What the server does

  • 🎯 Extract transcripts from any public YouTube video
  • 🔌 Easy integration with Cursor and Claude Desktop
  • 🚀 Built with TypeScript for type safety
  • 📦 Simple setup and deployment
  • 🛠️ Based on the Model Context Protocol

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js (v16 or higher) - pnpm (recommended) or npm - A YouTube video URL to extract transcripts from

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

  • Node.js (v16 or higher) - pnpm (recommended) or npm - A YouTube video URL to extract transcripts from
VariableDescriptionRequired
VIDEO_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to extract transcripts from YouTube videos. Built for integration with Cursor and Claude Desktop Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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