Give your AI assistant YouTube superpowers
Transcribe videos, generate summaries, search channels, and browse playlists — all from inside Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI client. One command to connect.
100 free credits on signup. Setup takes 30 seconds.
Works with every MCP client
YouTube data, delivered to your AI
9 tools your AI assistant can call — from full transcripts to channel-wide search. No browser tabs, no copy-pasting.
Transcribe Any Video
Ask your AI to transcribe any YouTube video by URL. Full text, with timestamps, ready to quote, search, or analyze.
AI Summaries on Demand
"Summarize this video" is all it takes. Get structured key points, chapter breakdowns, or custom summaries in your AI's response.
Search YouTube
Let your AI search YouTube, find relevant videos, and transcribe or summarize the results — all in one conversation.
Browse Channels & Playlists
Explore a creator's entire catalog. Get latest uploads, search within a channel, or walk through a playlist — hands-free.
Works Where You Already Are
Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code — any client that speaks MCP connects in seconds.
30-Second Setup
One command for Claude Code. A JSON snippet for everything else. No SDKs, no dependencies, no complicated auth flows.
Connect in 30 seconds
Get an API key, paste one config snippet, and your AI can access any YouTube video.
Create a free account
Sign up at easytranscriber.com. You get 100 credits instantly — no credit card needed.
Generate an API key
Go to Dashboard > API Keys and click Create Key. Copy the key that starts with et_.
Add to your AI client
One terminal command for Claude Code. A small JSON snippet for Cursor, Windsurf, or ChatGPT. That's it.
What people build with it
Any workflow that involves YouTube content gets faster when your AI can read videos directly.
Research & Analysis
"Transcribe these 5 conference talks and compare their positions on AI regulation." Your AI handles the grunt work while you focus on insights.
Content Pipelines
"Get the latest videos from @channelname, summarize each one, and draft a weekly newsletter." Build automated content workflows in natural language.
AI-Powered Development
"Watch this tutorial and help me implement the same thing in our codebase." Give your coding assistant the context it needs from video content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MCP server?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external tools and data sources. An MCP server gives your AI new capabilities — in this case, the ability to transcribe, summarize, and search YouTube videos.
Which AI clients support EasyTranscriber's MCP server?
Any MCP-compatible client works, including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT (Plus or higher with Developer Mode), Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code with MCP extensions.
How much does the MCP server cost?
Connecting is free. You get 100 credits when you sign up. Most tools cost 1 credit per use, and cached transcripts are free. Plans start at $4/month for 1,000 credits.
How long does setup take?
About 30 seconds. For Claude Code it's a single terminal command. For other clients, you paste a small JSON snippet into your settings file.
Your AI is one command away from YouTube
Sign up, grab an API key, and connect your favorite AI client. 100 free credits to get started — no credit card required.