youtube-subtitle-mcp
MCP ServerFreeFetch subtitles and transcripts from public YouTube videos. Choose your preferred format (SRT, VTT, TXT, or JSON) and language. Use full timestamps for easy editing, search, and analysis.
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fetch subtitles from youtube videos
Medium confidenceThis capability utilizes YouTube's public API to retrieve subtitles and transcripts from videos. It supports multiple formats such as SRT, VTT, TXT, or JSON, allowing users to specify their preferred output. The implementation leverages asynchronous requests to ensure efficient data fetching while handling multiple videos simultaneously, making it distinct in its ability to manage large-scale subtitle retrieval.
Uses a modular approach to format selection, allowing users to dynamically choose output formats based on their needs, unlike rigid alternatives that may only support a single format.
More flexible than other subtitle fetching tools as it allows for multiple output formats and languages in a single API call.
support for multiple languages
Medium confidenceThis capability allows users to specify the language of the subtitles they want to fetch from YouTube videos. It leverages the YouTube API's language parameters to filter results, ensuring that users receive subtitles in their desired language. This feature is particularly useful for multilingual content creators and researchers who require specific language outputs for their analyses.
Integrates directly with YouTube's language support features, allowing for real-time language selection, which is not commonly found in other subtitle fetching tools.
More comprehensive language support compared to alternatives that may only default to English or a single language.
format selection for subtitle output
Medium confidenceThis capability enables users to choose from various output formats for the fetched subtitles, including SRT, VTT, TXT, or JSON. The implementation uses a format conversion module that processes the raw subtitle data into the requested format, ensuring compatibility with different applications and use cases. This flexibility allows users to easily integrate subtitles into their workflows without additional conversion steps.
Employs a dedicated format conversion engine that allows seamless switching between formats, unlike other tools that may require separate processes for each format.
More versatile in format handling compared to competitors that may only support a limited number of output formats.
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Best For
- ✓developers creating tools for video content analysis
- ✓researchers studying video transcripts
- ✓multilingual content creators
- ✓researchers analyzing video content across languages
- ✓video editors needing specific subtitle formats
- ✓data analysts working with structured data
Known Limitations
- ⚠Dependent on YouTube API rate limits, which may restrict the number of requests per hour
- ⚠Only public videos are accessible, private videos cannot be fetched
- ⚠Language availability is dependent on the video uploader; not all videos have subtitles in every language
- ⚠May require additional handling for languages with non-standard characters
- ⚠Some formats may lose certain metadata or formatting details during conversion
- ⚠Not all formats support advanced features like styling or positioning
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Fetch subtitles and transcripts from public YouTube videos. Choose your preferred format (SRT, VTT, TXT, or JSON) and language. Use full timestamps for easy editing, search, and analysis.
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