Scribefy
Extract and process YouTube video transcripts with timestamps to feed into AI agents and automation workflows.
Overview
Scribefy is an MCP server for the Idea phase that searches YouTube, returns video metadata, and extracts timestamped transcripts for AI workflows.
What is this MCP server?
- Search YouTube and fetch video metadata instantly
- Extract timestamped transcripts for precise AI context
- Designed for AI agents and LLM applications
- Server version 0.3.5
- Required secret env SCRIBEFY_API_KEY; optional SCRIBEFY_API_BASE
- Default API base documented as https://api.scribefy.app
What problem does it solve?
Agent research stalls when you cannot search YouTube and pull accurate, timestamped transcripts without tab-hopping and manual copying.
Who is it for?
Indie builders doing competitor video research, tutorial mining, or quote-backed content before shipping.
Skip if: Products that need offline-only research, private video libraries without Scribefy coverage, or teams unwilling to use a paid Scribefy API key.
What do I get? / Deliverables
With scribefy-mcp configured, your agent can query YouTube via Scribefy and feed transcript segments into summaries, specs, and content drafts.
- Agent-accessible YouTube search and metadata tools via Scribefy
- Timestamped transcript segments for downstream summarization
- Configured stdio MCP server at version 0.3.5
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Journey fit
This tool belongs in the build stage because it enables developers to integrate YouTube data into existing AI systems and applications. As an MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration, it fits the integrations subphase where builders connect external data sources to their AI workflows.
How it compares
YouTube transcript MCP via Scribefy API, not a self-hosted downloader or generic web scraper skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Scribefy for?
It is for developers using MCP agents who need YouTube search, metadata, and timestamped transcripts through Scribefy’s hosted API.
When should I use Scribefy?
Use it during early research when validating ideas, analyzing competitor videos, or building content briefs that need time-coded quotes from YouTube.
How do I add Scribefy to my agent?
Add stdio server scribefy-mcp (0.3.5) in your MCP config, set SCRIBEFY_API_KEY from scribefy.app/dashboard, and optionally SCRIBEFY_API_BASE if not using the default API URL.