YouTube Transcript Scraper MCP Server
io.github.edtool79-collab/youtube-transcript-scraperv1.0.0
Transcripts of YouTube videos and Shorts in bulk, with timestamps. Runs on Apify.
context tax
needs auth
security
pending
cold start
hosted
freshness
Active5d ago
Our reading of YouTube Transcript Scraper, from the data
YouTube Transcript Scraper is a images, video & audio MCP server, listed in the official MCP Registry.
Its endpoint requires sign-in or an API key just to list tools, so we haven't measured its token cost; we never use real credentials.
Maintenance is active: the last public signal was 5 days ago (2026-10-14). For comparison, 72% of images, video & audio servers are active or maintained.
It runs as a hosted endpoint, so there is nothing to install.
Install YouTube Transcript Scraper MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-scraper https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraperInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-scraper": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraper"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-scraper": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraper"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"youtube-transcript-scraper": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraper"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-scraper": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraper"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraper
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 5d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
no data · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-14 · 5d ago · official registry · v1.0.0
How it compares in Images, Video & Audio
Against the most-starred images, video & audio servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Transcript Scraper (this) | — | — | not measured | Active | hosted |
| Screenpipe | 21,982 | — | not measured | Active | — |
| screenpipe | 21,982 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| FunASR | 20,748 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Agent-Native Analytics | 7,433 | — | not measured | Active | hosted |
| Remove AI Watermarks | 6,054 | — | not measured | Active | local |
FAQ
›How do I install the YouTube Transcript Scraper MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http youtube-transcript-scraper https://mcp.apify.com?tools=hirepulse/youtube-transcript-scraper. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does YouTube Transcript Scraper require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use YouTube Transcript Scraper as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is YouTube Transcript Scraper in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.edtool79-collab/youtube-transcript-scraper.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-14
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Editorial standards are owned by Ramachandra Vikas Chamarthi, Founder & AI HPC Architect. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
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