Overview
What is YouTube Transcript Server?
YouTube Transcript Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables users to retrieve transcripts from YouTube videos, providing direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple interface.
How to use YouTube Transcript Server?
To use the server, install it via Smithery or the command line, and then call the get_transcript tool with the YouTube video URL or ID to retrieve the transcript.
Key features of YouTube Transcript Server?
- Support for multiple video URL formats
- Language-specific transcript retrieval
- Detailed metadata in responses
Use cases of YouTube Transcript Server?
- Extracting subtitles for video content analysis.
- Generating transcripts for accessibility purposes.
- Assisting in content creation by providing text from videos.
FAQ from YouTube Transcript Server?
- Can I retrieve transcripts in different languages?
Yes! You can specify the language code for the transcript retrieval.
- What happens if the video does not have a transcript?
The server will handle this gracefully and provide an appropriate error message.
- Is there a limit to the number of transcripts I can retrieve?
There is no specified limit, but be mindful of YouTube's API usage policies.