ytt-mcp

Overview

ytt-mcp is a specialized MCP server that enables fetching YouTube video transcripts through the Model Context Protocol. The server provides a clean interface for AI applications to access video content text without leaving the client environment. It supports multiple platforms including Claude Desktop and Raycast, making it versatile for different use cases and workflows.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• fetch_transcript

  Fetches transcript for a YouTube video

  Try:Get the transcript for this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQTry:Fetch and summarize the transcript from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abcdef123Try:Extract the transcript from the video in my clipboard

Note: Tool name inferred from usage examples and description, as no explicit 'Tools' section was provided in the README

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Installation

# Install using uv
uv add ytt-mcp

# Run with uvx
uvx ytt-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytt-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["ytt-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What YouTube features does ytt-mcp support?

The server provides access to YouTube video transcripts, allowing extraction of the text content from videos without the need to watch them.

Can I use ytt-mcp with other AI assistants besides Claude?

Yes, as an MCP server, it can be integrated with any MCP-compatible client that supports the protocol.

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