add-youtube-transcript

Installs and configures an MCP server tp fetch YouTube transcripts on demand.

50|4|Updated Mar 21, 2026

Search Tags:#transcript #integration #mcp #subtitles #youtube #server

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npx skills add https://github.com/sliamh11/Deus --skill add-youtube-transcript

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-youtube-transcript
Source: https://github.com/sliamh11/Deus/tree/main/.claude/skills/add-youtube-transcript
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sliamh11/Deus --skill add-youtube-transcript

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables AI agents to fetch YouTube captions/subtitles by installing and configuring an MCP server, turning video transcripts into actionable data for analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Installs and configures an MCP server to fetch YouTube transcripts on demand.
Supports retrieving captions in multiple languages and using transcripts for summarization, indexing, or knowledge-base generation.
Use case: a researcher wants to extract the English transcript of a video to create a topic summary or to index content for a knowledge base.

Quick Start

Enable YouTube transcript access for a video so the agent can fetch the transcript via the get_transcript tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-youtube-transcript

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract YouTube transcripts for an AI agent?▼

To extract YouTube transcripts for AI agents, you install and configure an MCP server to provide a get_transcript tool. This fetches video captions on demand for analysis and indexing.

Can I retrieve YouTube subtitles in multiple languages?▼

Yes, retrieving YouTube subtitles in multiple languages is supported. The configured MCP server fetches captions in various languages, allowing agents to summarize or index video content across different languages.

What is an MCP server used for in video caption retrieval?▼

An MCP server is used in video caption retrieval to bridge your AI agent with YouTube's transcript data. It applies pre-flight checks and configuration updates to ensure the get_transcript tool is available.

How do I configure .mcp.json to enable transcript extraction?▼

To configure .mcp.json for transcript extraction, you apply updates to the file during MCP server installation. This is followed by a verification step to ensure the get_transcript tool is available for your agent.

Does YouTube transcript retrieval work without manual API integration?▼

Yes, YouTube transcript retrieval works without manual API integration by leveraging an MCP server. Once installed and configured, it handles the connection automatically, turning video transcripts into actionable data.