GetYouTubeTranscript

About GetYouTubeTranscript

GetYouTubeTranscript turns YouTube videos into text. Paste a link to get a clean transcript, or use the REST API to fetch transcripts, search YouTube, and list channel and playlist videos without a Google API key. It also works as a remote MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, as an n8n community node, and as a Chrome extension that lets you ask AI questions about any video. I built it because getting transcripts into code and AI tools was harder than it should be.

What GetYouTubeTranscript is used for

• Developers pulling YouTube transcripts into their apps through a REST API
• AI agents reading videos through the remote MCP server in Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor
• Automation builders fetching transcripts in n8n workflows
• Researchers and students turning lectures and talks into searchable text
• Content creators repurposing videos into posts and summaries

GetYouTubeTranscript pricing

Free: 100 credits once, no card needed. Monthly: $5 for 1,000 credits. Annual: $4.50/month. 1 credit = 1 successful request. The web transcript tool on the homepage is free to use.

GetYouTubeTranscript alternatives

Tools the builder names as the closest alternatives.

• YouTubeToTranscript
• youtube-transcript.io
• TranscriptAPI
• NoteGPT
• Tactiq

GetYouTubeTranscript FAQ

Do I need a Google or YouTube API key?

No. The API fetches transcripts, search results, and channel and playlist videos without a Google API key.

Can I use it from Claude or ChatGPT?

Yes. It runs as a remote MCP server, so Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor can fetch transcripts directly.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. You get 100 free credits once, with no card needed. 1 credit is 1 successful request.