No License Nearby vs MCP Youtube Transcript
A side-by-side look at the No License Nearby and MCP Youtube Transcript MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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No License NearbyDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Search 880+ artist-owned tracks and get sync licenses for social, TV and film.53GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose No License Nearby for developer tools work as a local process; choose MCP Youtube Transcript for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
NChoose No License Nearby when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
NOLICENSE_API_BASE. - You want tools like
search_tracks, get_track, get_preview_url.
Choose MCP Youtube Transcript when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
get_transcript, get_timed_transcript, get_video_info.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | N No License Nearby | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | NOLICENSE_API_BASE | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 488 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 6 | 4 |
| Full listing | View No License Nearby | View MCP Youtube Transcript |
Tools & capabilities
No License Nearby tools 6
search_tracksSearch by title, genre, mood, energy and musical key (filters combine)get_trackDetails for one trackget_preview_urlAudition link for a tracklist_license_tiersLive prices: Social Media, TV + Streaming, Filmquote_licenseQuote for one or more tracks, including the multi-track discountget_license_checkout_linkThe license page pre-filled with the track, plus the steps to finish
MCP Youtube Transcript tools 4
get_transcriptRetrieves the transcript of a YouTube video.get_timed_transcriptRetrieves the transcript of a YouTube video with timestamps.get_video_infoRetrieves the video information.get_available_languagesRetrieves the available languages for the video.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
No License Nearby
{
"mcpServers": {
"no-license-nearby": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nolicense-nearby-mcp"
],
"env": {
"NOLICENSE_API_BASE": "YOUR_NOLICENSE_API_BASE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
MCP Youtube Transcript
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-youtube-transcript": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript",
"mcp-youtube-transcript"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
No License Nearby is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Youtube Transcript belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick No License Nearby for developer tools work and MCP Youtube Transcript for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
No License Nearby is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. MCP Youtube Transcript is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add no-license-nearby and mcp-youtube-transcript as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, No License Nearby has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Youtube Transcript has 64/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 488 GitHub stars.