youtube/youtube
MCP ServerYouTube MCP Server - video subtitles, transcripts, channel info
YouTube MCP server. Download and work with video subtitles, transcripts, and channel information.
MCP Server
- Package:
@anaisbetts/mcp-youtube - Transport: stdio
- Command:
npx -y @anaisbetts/mcp-youtube
Authentication
None (uses yt-dlp)
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | No environment variables required |
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
*Auto-discovered* | YouTube subtitle/transcript tools via yt-dlp |
Configuration Example
[[mcp.servers]]
name = "youtube"
type = "stdio"
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@anaisbetts/mcp-youtube"]
timeout_seconds = 60
tools = []Notes: Requires yt-dlp pre-installed locally (brew install yt-dlp).