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YouTube Subtitle Fetcher
The YouTube MCP Server utilizes yt-dlp to fetch subtitles from YouTube videos and connects to Claude AI for summarization. This tool enables users to easily access and analyze video content without manual transcription.
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Purpose
To download and summarize YouTube video subtitles using AI.
What it is
mcp serverMCP: automationTool: data-processing
The YouTube MCP Server utilizes yt-dlp to fetch subtitles from YouTube videos and connects to Claude AI for summarization. This tool enables users to easily access and analyze video content without manual transcription.
Original Description
Fetch YouTube subtitles
Language
typescript
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383
Forks
45
Capabilities
- Fetches subtitles from YouTube videos using yt-dlp.
- Integrates with Claude AI for natural language processing and summarization.
- Supports multiple platforms through Homebrew and WinGet for installation.
- Provides a command-line interface for easy usage.
- Allows for automated subtitle retrieval for batch processing of videos.
Use Cases
Summarizing educational YouTube videos for quick learning.
Extracting subtitles for accessibility purposes.
Generating content summaries for video marketing analysis.
Creating transcripts for podcast episodes that are hosted on YouTube.
Facilitating research by providing quick access to video content insights.
Setup
Prerequisites & Notes
Ensure yt-dlp is installed locally before running the MCP server.
Setup Instructions
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Step 1
Install yt-dlp using Homebrew or WinGet.2
Step 2
Install the MCP server via the mcp-installer by running: npm install @anaisbetts/mcp-youtube.3
Step 3
Ensure that the installation is successful by checking the package version.4
Step 4
Run the MCP server using the command: mcp-youtube <YouTube URL> to fetch subtitles.5
Step 5
Connect to Claude AI by following the Model Context Protocol documentation for further integration.Developer
Username:anaisbetts
Name:Ani Betts
Type:Individual
Verified:No
Metadata
Created:8 months ago
Last Updated:4 months ago
License:MIT License
Confidence:95%
Processing Status:completed
Repository:anaisbetts/mcp-youtube
Developer: Ani Betts