YouTube Transcript (Python)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 45/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.3.5 · Package mcp-youtube-transcript
Summary: YouTube Transcript (Python) requires credentials or a backing service before it will list tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | uv pip install mcp-youtube-transcript (Python venv, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | fail | 0 | Server did not complete the handshake without credentials or a backing service (.server' (/tmp/mcpt/py_mcp-youtube-transcript/.venv/lib/python3.13/site-packages/mcp/server/__init__.py) exited code 1). |
| maintenance | fail | 0 | No recent activity found. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (PyPI long_description (package README)). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT License (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Not yet tested (no tools/list response without credentials).
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
Not available (handshake did not complete without credentials).
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"youtube-transcript-python": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is YouTube Transcript (Python) deprecated?
No. mcp-youtube-transcript was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces YouTube Transcript (Python)?
Nothing; YouTube Transcript (Python) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does YouTube Transcript (Python) need an API key?
Unknown. It did not complete the handshake in our test without credentials or a backing service, and gave no clear credential message.
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