Getting Started
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”Welcome to TranscriptAPI! Get YouTube video transcripts through our REST API or seamlessly integrate with AI assistants using Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Choose Your Integration Method
Section titled “Choose Your Integration Method”REST API Integration
Section titled “REST API Integration”Perfect for direct integration into your applications, scripts, and workflows.
Quick Start:
- Sign up for an API key
- Make your first API request using the YouTube Transcript API
- Start fetching transcripts in your application
MCP (Model Context Protocol) Integration
Section titled “MCP (Model Context Protocol) Integration”Ideal for AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and custom agent workflows.
Quick Start:
- Get your TranscriptAPI credentials
- Choose your platform:
- Start analyzing YouTube videos in natural conversation
Learn More About MCP Integration →
What You Can Do
Section titled “What You Can Do”With TranscriptAPI, you can:
- Extract transcripts from any YouTube video with captions
- Get structured JSON or plain text formats
- Include video metadata (title, author, thumbnail)
- Control timestamp inclusion
- Integrate with AI workflows through MCP
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- API Users: Check the API Reference for complete endpoint documentation
- MCP Users: Read the MCP documentation to understand authentication options
- Need Help?: Visit our Contact page
Have Questions?
Section titled “Have Questions?”Contact our support team for assistance with your integration.