mcp-server-youtube-transcript
by kimtaeyoon83 · TypeScript
This is an MCP server that allows you to directly download transcripts of YouTube videos.
Media & DesignMaintained600
Best YouTube MCP servers
Fetch YouTube transcripts and metadata, search videos and summarise channels from your AI assistant. We compared 9 YouTube MCP servers — 7 updated in the last 90 days, 4 with one-click install — ranked by relevance and GitHub stars.
Quick comparison
Top 9 by relevance. Status: maintained = commit in the last 90 days.
| Server | Stars | Status | Updated | Install | API key |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mcp-server-youtube-transcriptkimtaeyoon83 | ★ 600 | Maintained | 2 months ago | One-click | Likely |
| youtube-mcp-serverZubeidHendricks | ★ 582 | Maintained | 2 months ago | Command | Likely |
| mcp-youtubeanaisbetts | ★ 550 | Maintained | 1 month ago | See README | Not mentioned |
| mcp-youtube-transcriptjkawamoto | ★ 489 | Maintained | 9 days ago | One-click | Likely |
| short-video-makergyoridavid | ★ 1.4k | Stale | 1 year ago | One-click | Likely |
| chubbyskillschubbyguan | ★ 1.2k | Maintained | 5 days ago | See README | Likely |
| x-readerrunesleo | ★ 966 | Maintained | today | One-click | Likely |
| CoexistAISPThole | ★ 528 | Aging | 7 months ago | See README | Likely |
| pullmdAeternaLabsHQ | ★ 487 | Maintained | 4 days ago | Command | Likely |
All 9 YouTube MCP servers
Showing all 9 servers
youtube-mcp-server
by ZubeidHendricks · TypeScript
MCP Server for YouTube API, enabling video management, Shorts creation, and advanced analytics
Media & DesignMaintained582
mcp-youtube
by anaisbetts · TypeScript
A Model-Context Protocol Server for YouTube
Media & DesignMaintained550
mcp-youtube-transcript
by jkawamoto · Python
MCP server retrieving transcripts of YouTube videos
Media & DesignMaintained489
short-video-maker
by gyoridavid · TypeScript
Creates short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and a REST API.
Media & DesignStaleRemote1.4k
chubbyskills
by chubbyguan · Python
把中文全渠道内容（抖音 / B站 / 小红书 / 公众号 / X / 播客）采集进个人知识库的 14 个 AI Skill：图文存图、视频转文字稿、字幕优先免 GPU、RSS/YouTube 订阅调度与每日情报简报，附带知识库 MCP server。｜ Ingest Chinese content into your personal knowledge base — image/video routing, subtitle-first transcription, feed subscriptions with daily digests, and a KB MCP server.
Media & DesignMaintained1.2k
x-reader
by runesleo · Python
Universal content reader MCP Server for 10+ platforms
Search & WebMaintained966
CoexistAI
by SPThole · Jupyter Notebook
CoexistAI is a modular, developer-friendly research assistant framework . It enables you to build, search, summarize, and automate research workflows using LLMs, web search, Reddit, YouTube, and mapping tools—all with simple MCP tool calls or API calls or Python functions.
Search & WebAgingRemote528
pullmd
by AeternaLabsHQ · JavaScript
Self-hosted URL- and file-to-Markdown service for humans and AI agents - web pages, documents, images, audio, YouTube. PWA + REST + MCP + Claude Code skill, Reddit-aware, refreshable share links.
Media & DesignMaintainedRemote487
No servers match
Try a broader search term or clear the filters.
YouTube MCP server FAQ
What is the best YouTube MCP server?
Based on GitHub stars and recent activity, mcp-server-youtube-transcript by kimtaeyoon83 (★ 600, updated 2 months ago) is the most popular actively maintained option on HookMCP, followed by youtube-mcp-server and mcp-youtube. The right choice depends on whether you need write access, a hosted (remote) endpoint, or a server that runs locally without an API key.
How do I install a YouTube MCP server in Claude, Cursor or VS Code?
Open the server's page on HookMCP, choose your client tab (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Code) and copy the config — 4 of the 9 servers here have one-click install links for Cursor and VS Code. Restart your AI app and the new tools appear automatically.
Do YouTube MCP servers need an API key?
8 of 9 servers here mention API keys or tokens in their README; 1 don't mention any. Check each listing's Details panel, and pass keys as environment variables rather than pasting them into chat.
Related integrations
Or browse by category: Media & Design, Search & Web.