💯 YouTube Transcript + YouTube Search MCP for AI Agents
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Summary
A remote MCP that gives agents six YouTube operations: transcript retrieval, video search, channel browsing, in-channel search, playlist extraction, and RSS-based upload monitoring. It's built on TranscriptAPI's production infrastructure, which processes 500K+ transcripts daily with 49ms median response time. Works over streamable HTTP, so you can use it from Claude web, mobile, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT, and other clients without local installation. Supports both OAuth 2.1 and API key auth. The value proposition is straightforward: most YouTube MCPs scrape a single transcript, this one exposes the full YouTube data layer agents actually need for content research, channel analysis, and monitoring workflows. Free tier includes 100 credits to start.
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Tools
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16 tools
YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ACTIVITIESGets recent activities from a YouTube channel including video uploads, playlist additions, likes, and other channel events.6 params
Gets recent activities from a YouTube channel including video uploads, playlist additions, likes, and other channel events.
Parameters* required
partstringComma-separated list of activity resource properties to include (e.g., 'snippet', 'contentDetails', 'id').default: snippet,contentDetails
channelIdstringThe YouTube channel ID to retrieve activities for. Channel IDs typically start with 'UC'.
pageTokenstringPagination token from a previous response to get the next page of results.
maxResultsintegerMaximum number of activities to return.default: 25
publishedAfterstringReturn activities published after this date-time (RFC 3339 format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ).
publishedBeforestringReturn activities published before this date-time (RFC 3339 format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ).
YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_ID_BY_HANDLERetrieves the YouTube Channel ID for a specific YouTube channel handle.1 params
Retrieves the YouTube Channel ID for a specific YouTube channel handle.
Parameters* required
channel_handlestringThe YouTube channel handle (e.g., @Google) for which to retrieve the corresponding channel ID. This handle must start with an '@' symbol.
YOUTUBE_GET_CHANNEL_STATISTICSGets detailed statistics for YouTube channels including subscriber counts, view counts, and video counts.2 params
Gets detailed statistics for YouTube channels including subscriber counts, view counts, and video counts.
Parameters* required
idstringComma-separated list of YouTube channel IDs. Channel IDs typically start with 'UC'. This is a required field and must be non-empty
partstringComma-separated list of channel resource properties to include. Use 'statistics' for subscriber count.default: statistics
YOUTUBE_GET_VIDEO_DETAILS_BATCHRetrieves multiple YouTube video resource parts in a single batch call. Use when you need cohort-level metrics for many videos to reduce quota usage and latency.3 params
Retrieves multiple YouTube video resource parts in a single batch call. Use when you need cohort-level metrics for many videos to reduce quota usage and latency.
Parameters* required
hlstringLanguage for localized metadata (snippet.localized); IETF language tag, e.g., 'en'.
idarrayList of YouTube video IDs to retrieve (comma-separated in request).
partsarrayComma-separated list of video resource properties to include. Valid parts can be one or more of: snippet, contentDetails, statistics, status, player, topicDetails, recordingDetails, fileDetails, processingDetails, suggestions, liveStreamingDetails, localizations, paidProductPlacementDetails, id.
YOUTUBE_LIST_CAPTION_TRACKRetrieves a list of caption tracks for a YouTube video, returning an empty list if no captions exist or failing if the video ID is invalid or not found.2 params
Retrieves a list of caption tracks for a YouTube video, returning an empty list if no captions exist or failing if the video ID is invalid or not found.
Parameters* required
partstringSpecifies a comma-separated list of one or more caption resource parts that the API response will include. Valid parts are 'id' and 'snippet'.default: snippet
videoIdstringThe YouTube video ID for which the API should return caption tracks.
YOUTUBE_LIST_CHANNEL_VIDEOSLists videos from a specified YouTube channel, ensuring results are of `type: 'video'`.4 params
Lists videos from a specified YouTube channel, ensuring results are of `type: 'video'`.
Parameters* required
partstringSpecifies `search` resource properties to include; it must be `snippet` for this action. The `snippet` includes basic video details like ID, title, description, and thumbnails.default: snippet
channelIdstringThe unique ID of the YouTube channel for which videos are to be retrieved.
pageTokenstringToken for pagination; use `nextPageToken` from a previous response for the next page, or `prevPageToken` for the previous page.
maxResultsintegerThe maximum number of videos to return per page.default: 5
YOUTUBE_LIST_PLAYLIST_ITEMSTool to list videos in a playlist, with pagination support. Use when walking through a channel's uploads playlist to enumerate all videos.7 params
Tool to list videos in a playlist, with pagination support. Use when walking through a channel's uploads playlist to enumerate all videos.
Parameters* required
partstringComma-separated list of playlistItem resource parts to include in the response. Valid values: 'snippet', 'contentDetails', 'id', 'status'.default: snippet,contentDetails
fieldsstringSelector specifying which fields to include in a partial response.
videoIdstringFilter results to only those containing the specified video ID.
pageTokenstringThe token for the page of results to retrieve. Obtained from a previous call's nextPageToken.
maxResultsintegerThe maximum number of items to return per page. Must be between 0 and 50.default: 50
playlistIdstringThe ID of the playlist for which to retrieve items. Typically a channel's uploads playlist ID.
onBehalfOfContentOwnerstringNote: For YouTube content partners. Authorize using a properly scoped account.
YOUTUBE_LIST_USER_PLAYLISTSRetrieves playlists owned by the authenticated user, implicitly using mine=True.3 params
Retrieves playlists owned by the authenticated user, implicitly using mine=True.
Parameters* required
partstringSpecifies a comma-separated list of one or more playlist resource properties to include in the response. Common values are 'snippet', 'id', and 'contentDetails'.default: snippet
pageTokenstringToken for pagination to retrieve a specific page of results.
maxResultsintegerMaximum number of playlists to return.default: 5
YOUTUBE_LIST_USER_SUBSCRIPTIONSRetrieves the authenticated user's YouTube channel subscriptions, allowing specification of response parts and pagination.3 params
Retrieves the authenticated user's YouTube channel subscriptions, allowing specification of response parts and pagination.
Parameters* required
partstringSpecifies the comma-separated subscription resource parts to include. Valid parts are `id`, `snippet`, `contentDetails`, and `subscriberSnippet`.default: snippet,contentDetails
pageTokenstringToken for a specific page of results, obtained from a previous response. Omit for the first page.
maxResultsintegerMaximum number of subscription items to return per page.default: 5
YOUTUBE_LOAD_CAPTIONSDownloads a specific YouTube caption track, which must be owned by the authenticated user, and returns its content as text. Note: This action requires you to own the video (YouTube Data API v3 restriction). Non-owned videos will return 403 Forbidden errors, including many auto...2 params
Downloads a specific YouTube caption track, which must be owned by the authenticated user, and returns its content as text. Note: This action requires you to own the video (YouTube Data API v3 restriction). Non-owned videos will return 403 Forbidden errors, including many auto...
Parameters* required
idstringUnique YouTube-assigned ID of the caption track to download.
tfmtstringDesired format for the caption track. Supported formats: 'srt' (SubRip), 'sbv' (SubViewer), 'vtt' (WebVTT).default: srt
YOUTUBE_SEARCH_YOU_TUBESearches YouTube for videos, channels, or playlists using a query term, returning the raw API response.5 params
Searches YouTube for videos, channels, or playlists using a query term, returning the raw API response.
Parameters* required
qstringSearch query term. Supports: - Basic text: 'machine learning' - Exact phrases: '"exact phrase"' - Exclusions: 'python -snake' - Multiple terms: 'AI OR ML' - Channel search: '@channelhandle' or channel name
partstringComma-separated list of search resource properties (e.g., 'id', 'snippet') to include in the API response.default: snippet
typestringRestricts search to 'video', 'channel', or 'playlist'; comma-separate for multiple types (e.g., 'video,channel').default: video
pageTokenstringPagination token from a previous response's 'nextPageToken' or 'prevPageToken', used to retrieve a specific page of results.
maxResultsintegerMaximum number of items to return per page.default: 5
YOUTUBE_SUBSCRIBE_CHANNELSubscribes the authenticated user to a specified YouTube channel, identified by its unique `channelId` which must be valid and existing.1 params
Subscribes the authenticated user to a specified YouTube channel, identified by its unique `channelId` which must be valid and existing.
Parameters* required
channelIdstringUnique identifier (ID) of the YouTube channel to subscribe to (typically starts with 'UC').
YOUTUBE_UPDATE_THUMBNAILSets the custom thumbnail for a YouTube video using an image from thumbnailUrl; the authenticated user must have permission to edit the video.2 params
Sets the custom thumbnail for a YouTube video using an image from thumbnailUrl; the authenticated user must have permission to edit the video.
Parameters* required
videoIdstringIdentifier of the YouTube video for which to update the thumbnail.
thumbnailUrlstringPublicly accessible URL of the new thumbnail image. Must be JPG, GIF, or PNG; under 2MB. Recommended: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1280x720 resolution (minimum 640px width).
YOUTUBE_UPDATE_VIDEOUpdates metadata for a YouTube video identified by videoId, which must exist; an empty list for tags removes all existing tags.6 params
Updates metadata for a YouTube video identified by videoId, which must exist; an empty list for tags removes all existing tags.
Parameters* required
tagsarrayNew tags, replacing all existing. An empty list removes all. No change if omitted or `None`.
titlestringNew video title. No change if omitted or `None`.
videoIdstringThe video's unique YouTube ID, typically found in its URL.
categoryIdstringNew YouTube category ID. No change if omitted or `None`.
descriptionstringNew video description. No change if omitted or `None`.
privacyStatusstringNew privacy status ('public', 'private', or 'unlisted'). No change if omitted or `None`.
YOUTUBE_UPLOAD_VIDEOUploads a video from a local file path to a YouTube channel; the video file must be in a YouTube-supported format.6 params
Uploads a video from a local file path to a YouTube channel; the video file must be in a YouTube-supported format.
Parameters* required
tagsarrayList of keyword tags (strings) for the video, used to improve discoverability.
titlestringThe title for the video.
categoryIdstringYouTube category ID (e.g., '22' for People & Blogs). See YouTube Data API docs for a full list of category IDs.
descriptionstringDetailed description of the video content, optionally including keywords and context.
privacyStatusstringPrivacy status: 'public', 'private' (uploader/specified users only), or 'unlisted' (link accessible, not publicly listed).
videoFilePathstringVideo file to upload. Provide a FileUploadable object with valid s3key, mimetype, and name.
YOUTUBE_VIDEO_DETAILSRetrieves specified information parts (e.g., snippet, contentDetails, statistics) for a YouTube video, identified by its ID.2 params
Retrieves specified information parts (e.g., snippet, contentDetails, statistics) for a YouTube video, identified by its ID.
Parameters* required
idstringThe YouTube video ID (typically an 11-character string) for which details are to be retrieved.
partstringComma-separated list of video resource parts that the API response will include. Valid parts: 'snippet' (title, description, thumbnails), 'contentDetails' (duration, definition, dimension), 'statistics' (view count, like count, comment count), 'status' (upload status, privacy status), 'player' (embed HTML), 'topicDetails' (associated topics), 'recordingDetails' (recording location and date), 'liveStreamingDetails' (live broadcast details), and 'localizations' (localized metadata).default: snippet,contentDetails,statistics
YouTube Transcript + YouTube Search MCP for AI Agents
The fastest YouTube transcript + YouTube search MCP for AI agents. Try for free.
Six tools — transcripts, video search, channel browsing, in-channel search, playlist extraction, and new-upload polling — for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and 20+ clients.
Powering 15M+ transcripts every month · 500K+ transcripts processed daily · 49ms median response time Trusted in production by youtubetotranscript.com (~11M/mo) and recapio.com (~2.8M/mo).
Why TranscriptAPI MCP
Most YouTube MCP servers do one thing — pull a single transcript. TranscriptAPI MCP is a full toolkit: transcripts, video search, channel search, channel browsing, playlist extraction, and free RSS-based upload tracking — all from one remote endpoint, all designed for AI agents.
| TranscriptAPI MCP | Typical YouTube MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | ✅ Remote (no local install) | ❌ Local stdio install |
| Tools | ✅ 6 tools | ❌ 1 (transcript only) |
| YouTube search | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Channel & playlist extraction | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Latest-uploads monitoring (free) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| OAuth 2.1 + API key auth | ✅ Both | ❌ Usually neither |
| Production scale (15M+ req/mo) | ✅ Yes | ❌ Hobbyist scrapers |
| Works on mobile Claude & web Claude | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Agent-friendly error messages | ✅ Yes | ❌ Bare HTTP codes |
Quick taste:
Find Andrew Huberman's three most-viewed videos about sleep,
get the transcript of each, and write a 5-bullet comparison.
That single prompt uses 3 of our 6 tools — search_youtube, search_channel_videos, get_youtube_transcript — without you writing a line of code.
🛠️ Quick Install
Requirements:
- A TranscriptAPI account (sign up free — first 100 credits free)
- An API key from your dashboard OR use OAuth (Claude, ChatGPT)
Recommended: Add a Rule to Auto-Invoke TranscriptAPI
Add this rule to your AI client so you don't need to explicitly ask for transcripts:
When I share a YouTube URL, automatically use the TranscriptAPI MCP tool to fetch the transcript before responding. This applies to any video analysis, summarization, or question about YouTube content.
Install in Cursor (One-Click / Manual)
One-Click Install:
Manual Configuration:
Go to: Settings → Features → MCP → Add New MCP Server
- Name:
transcript-api - Type:
SSE(Remote) - URL:
https://transcriptapi.com/mcp
Or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Claude (Desktop & Web) — Recommended
Claude supports adding MCP servers directly via the "Custom Connector" UI.
Quick Setup:
- Open Claude Settings (click your profile icon → Settings)
- Go to Connectors → Add custom connector
- Enter the following details:
- Name:
TranscriptAPI - URL:
https://transcriptapi.com/mcp
- Name:
- Click Add, then click Connect to authorize via your browser.
- (Optional) In the connector settings, change permissions to "Allow unsupervised" for seamless usage.
Full Guide: Claude Integration Guide →
Install in Claude Code (CLI)
claude mcp add --transport http transcript-api https://transcriptapi.com/mcp
Install in ChatGPT
ChatGPT supports OAuth for secure authentication. Enable Developer Mode in ChatGPT settings first.
Quick Setup:
- In ChatGPT, go to
Settings→Connected Apps→Add - Enter the MCP Server URL:
https://transcriptapi.com/mcp - Client ID & Secret are optional:
- Leave them blank to use Dynamic Client Registration (recommended/simpler).
- (Advanced) Or enter Client ID & Secret from your dashboard for static registration.
- Click Add and authorize via the browser popup.
Full Guide: ChatGPT Integration Guide →
Install in VS Code
Or add this to VS Code user settings (settings.json):
"mcp.servers": {
"transcript-api": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
Install in OpenAI Agent Builder
OpenAI Agent Builder currently requires API Key authentication (OAuth not yet supported).
- Create a new Agent
- Under "Actions" or "Tools", add a new MCP Server
- URL:
https://transcriptapi.com/mcp - Auth Type: API Key
- Paste your API Key from the dashboard
Install in Windsurf
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"serverUrl": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Cline
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"type": "streamableHttp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Zed
In Zed settings.json:
{
"context_servers": {
"transcript-api": {
"source": "remote",
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Roo Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Amp
amp mcp add transcript-api https://transcriptapi.com/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Install in Augment Code
In settings.json under augment.advanced:
"augment.advanced": {
"mcpServers": [
{
"name": "transcript-api",
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
]
}
Install in Kilo Code
In .kilocode/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in JetBrains AI Assistant
In Settings → Tools → AI Assistant → MCP:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Gemini CLI
In ~/.gemini/settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"httpUrl": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Qwen Coder
In ~/.qwen/settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"httpUrl": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Google Antigravity
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"serverUrl": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Trae
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in LM Studio
In mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in BoltAI
In Plugins → JSON Config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Install in Warp
In Settings → AI → MCP:
{
"transcript-api": {
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
Install in Perplexity Desktop
In Settings → Connectors → Advanced:
{
"url": "https://transcriptapi.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
🔐 Authentication
API Key
Simple and universal. Works with every MCP client.
- Get your API key from your dashboard
- Keys start with
sk_prefix - Add to config as a Bearer token:
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer sk_your_api_key_here"
}
Security: Store keys in environment variables where possible and never commit them to version control.
OAuth 2.1
Automatic, secure authentication without manual key management.
Dynamic Client Registration (DCR):
- Supported by: Claude Desktop, Claude Web, ChatGPT
- Just add the MCP URL — client auto-registers
- No credentials needed
- You'll authorize once via browser redirect
Static Client Registration:
- Supported by: ChatGPT (optional)
- Get Client ID + Secret from the MCP Integration Dashboard
- More control over client identity
Full reference: Authentication docs →
🧰 Available Tools
All six tools are exposed automatically once you connect. 1 credit = 1 successful (HTTP 200) request. Failed/rate-limited calls do not consume credits.
1. get_youtube_transcript
Fetch the transcript for any YouTube video — as markdown (with metadata) or structured JSON. Drop the output straight into summarizers, search indexes, or AI pipelines.
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
video_url | string | required | YouTube URL (full or short) or 11-char video ID |
send_metadata | boolean | true | Include video title, author, thumbnail |
format | string | "text" | "text" (markdown) or "json" |
include_timestamp | boolean | true | Add timestamps to each segment |
Cost: 1 credit per successful request.
Example output (markdown):
# Metadata
## Title: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
## Author: RickAstleyVEVO
# Transcript
[0.0s] Never gonna give you up
[4.12s] Never gonna let you down
Example output (JSON):
{
"transcript": [
{ "text": "Never gonna give you up", "start": 0.0, "duration": 4.12 },
{ "text": "Never gonna let you down", "start": 4.12, "duration": 3.85 }
],
"metadata": { "title": "Rick Astley...", "author_name": "RickAstleyVEVO" }
}
2. search_youtube
Search YouTube for videos or channels. Filter by type and paginate with a continuation token — perfect for discovery, research, and building content pipelines.
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | required | Search query |
search_type | string | "video" | "video" or "channel" |
continuation | string | null | Token from a prior call for next page |
Cost: 1 credit per page (~20 results per page).
Example prompt:
Search YouTube for "transformer architecture explained" and pick the
top 3 results by relevance.
3. get_channel_latest_videos · FREE
Get the ~15 most recent uploads from any channel via RSS — no credits required. Perfect for monitoring, daily recaps, or triggering downstream pipelines.
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
channel | string | required | @handle, channel URL, or UC… channel ID |
Cost: Free.
Example prompt:
Every morning, list new uploads from @lexfridman and @hubermanlab.
4. search_channel_videos
Search inside one specific channel for videos matching a query. Great for researching a creator's content or finding niche topics in large channels.
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
channel | string | required | @handle, channel URL, or UC… ID |
query | string | required | Query to search within the channel |
continuation | string | null | Pagination token |
Cost: 1 credit per page (~30 results per page).
Example prompt:
On Andrew Huberman's channel, find every video about sleep.
5. list_channel_videos
List every video on a channel, ~100 per page. Ideal for building databases, bulk transcript extraction, or auditing a channel's full content library.
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
channel | string | required | @handle, channel URL, or UC… ID |
continuation | string | null | Pagination token |
Cost: 1 credit per page (~100 results per page).
6. list_playlist_videos
Get every video in a YouTube playlist (PL/UU/LL/FL/OL IDs supported). Process entire courses, lecture series, or curated collections in a single call.
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
playlist | string | required | Playlist URL or playlist ID |
continuation | string | null | Pagination token |
Cost: 1 credit per page (~100 results per page).
💡 Use Cases & Prompts
| Use Case | Example Prompt |
|---|---|
| 📝 Summarize a video | "Summarize the key points from this video: [URL]" |
| 🔍 Research a topic | "Search YouTube for the 5 most-watched videos on neural radiance fields; summarize each." |
| 🧠 Study notes | "Create study notes from this MIT lecture series playlist: [PLAYLIST URL]" |
| ⚖️ Compare perspectives | "Compare arguments in these two videos: [URL1] [URL2]" |
| 🌐 Translate | "Translate this video's transcript to Spanish: [URL]" |
| ✍️ Repurpose content | "Turn this video into a 1,500-word blog post: [URL]" |
| 📡 Monitor a creator | "Each morning, list new uploads from @hubermanlab and tell me which to watch." |
| 🏛️ Build a content database | "Pull every video from @veritasium and store title + transcript." |
| 🎯 Competitor analysis | "Search inside @MKBHD for any video about [competitor product] and summarize the takeaways." |
💳 Pricing & Rate Limits
| Plan | Price | Credits | Rate Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (one-time) | 100 | 60 req/min |
| Starter Monthly | $5/month | 1,000/month | 200 req/min |
| Starter Annual | $54/year ($4.50/mo) | 1,000/month | 300 req/min |
- 1 Credit = 1 successful request (HTTP 200)
- Failed and rate-limited requests do not consume credits.
get_channel_latest_videosis free (no credits charged).- View pricing · Manage credits
🚨 Troubleshooting
Authentication errors (401)
- Verify your API key starts with
sk_ - Check for extra spaces when copying
- Ensure the key is active in your dashboard
- If using OAuth, try re-authorizing
No credits (402)
- Check your credit balance at the dashboard
- Purchase more credits or upgrade your plan
Video not available (404)
- The video might not have captions/subtitles enabled
- The video might be private or age-restricted
- The video might be region-locked
Rate limiting (429)
- Respect the
Retry-Afterheader - Implement exponential backoff in your client
- Upgrade to a paid plan for higher limits
OAuth issues
- Clear browser cookies and try again
- For ChatGPT, try switching between Dynamic and Static registration
- Ensure popup blockers aren't preventing the auth window
🔗 Also available as a REST API
Building an app instead of an agent? The same backend ships as a JSON REST API.
| MCP | REST API | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI assistants & agents | Apps & backend services |
| Setup | Add a URL | Code integration |
| Get started | This README | API docs → · Swagger → |
Base URL: https://transcriptapi.com/api/v2
🤝 Connect
- 🌐 Website: transcriptapi.com
- 📚 Docs: transcriptapi.com/docs
- 🔧 API Reference: transcriptapi.com/docs/api
- 🤖 MCP Setup Guides: Claude · ChatGPT · OpenAI Agent Builder
- 💬 Contact: transcriptapi.com/contact
📋 MCP Registry
This server is published to the official Model Context Protocol Registry under the name:
com.transcriptapi/youtube-transcript-and-youtube-search
© 2026 Zero Point Studio d.o.o. · Released under the MIT License
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