What is the key difference between TranscriptFetch and YtBulkTranscript?

TranscriptFetch belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution, while YtBulkTranscript belongs to the Multimedia Process category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install TranscriptFetch or YtBulkTranscript in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are TranscriptFetch and YtBulkTranscript free or paid?

TranscriptFetch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). YtBulkTranscript operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

TranscriptFetch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. YtBulkTranscript lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both TranscriptFetch and YtBulkTranscript together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install TranscriptFetch or YtBulkTranscript in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are TranscriptFetch and YtBulkTranscript free to use, or do they require API keys?

TranscriptFetch is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . YtBulkTranscript operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both TranscriptFetch and YtBulkTranscript at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both transcriptfetch and ytbulktranscript as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, TranscriptFetch has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. YtBulkTranscript holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

TranscriptFetch vs YtBulkTranscript

In-depth architectural comparison of the TranscriptFetch and YtBulkTranscript MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

TranscriptFetch

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

YtBulkTranscript

Multimedia Process · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose TranscriptFetch if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose YtBulkTranscript if your workspace requires Multimedia Process integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose TranscriptFetch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore TranscriptFetch Details

Choose YtBulkTranscript when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore YtBulkTranscript Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T TranscriptFetch Multimedia Process	Y YtBulkTranscript Multimedia Process
Summary	Fetch YouTube transcripts + metadata by video, search, channel, or playlist as clean JSON.	Fetch YouTube video transcripts individually or in bulk via get_transcript and get_bulk_transcripts.
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

TranscriptFetch Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

YtBulkTranscript Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

TranscriptFetch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transcriptfetch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "transcriptfetch"
      ]
    }
  }
}

YtBulkTranscript Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ytbulktranscript": {
      "url": "https://ytbulktranscript.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

TranscriptFetch is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, YtBulkTranscript belongs to Multimedia Process using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select TranscriptFetch when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and YtBulkTranscript when you require tools for multimedia process.

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