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YouTube Transcript is a Browser Automation MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent fetch YouTube subtitles and transcripts. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install youtube-transcript.

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YouTube Transcript

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Browser Automation

Last updated September 23, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Fetch YouTube subtitles and transcripts

Install YouTube Transcript

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install youtube-transcript
Or run directly:
npx -y youtube-transcript-mcp

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the YouTube Transcript MCP server?

YouTube Transcript is listed as an Browser Automation Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent fetch YouTube subtitles and transcripts. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install YouTube Transcript MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install youtube-transcript` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y youtube-transcript-mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install YouTube Transcript MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does YouTube Transcript MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with YouTube Transcript MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent fetch YouTube subtitles and transcripts. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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