TubeTranscript
YouTube transcripts for AI agents, including videos without captions (Pro API key).
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http tubetranscript 'https://tubetranscript.io/api/mcp' --header 'Authorization: <Bearer <Pro API key>, for example: Bearer tt_live_XXXXXXXX. Create the key in the dashboard on the Pro plan.>'
{
"mcpServers": {
"tubetranscript": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://tubetranscript.io/api/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "<Bearer <Pro API key>, for example: Bearer tt_live_XXXXXXXX. Create the key in the dashboard on the Pro plan.>"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is TubeTranscript?
YouTube transcripts for AI agents, including videos without captions (Pro API key).
How do I install TubeTranscript?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http tubetranscript 'https://tubetranscript.io/api/mcp' --header 'Authorization: <Bearer <Pro API key>, for example: Bearer tt_live_XXXXXXXX. Create the key in the dashboard on the Pro plan.>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does TubeTranscript need an API key?
Yes. It expects Authorization, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains TubeTranscript?
It is published by io.tubetranscript. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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