How do I install Transcript Magic?

Copy the http config for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or VS Code on this page. It uses the publisher's install, not a PlugMCP proxy.

Does Transcript Magic need an API key?

No required environment variable is listed on this record.

What transport does Transcript Magic use?

Transcript Magic is reached over HTTP.

Transcript Magic MCP server

Q: When was Transcript Magic last checked?

Last checked 2026-10-20. Generate transcripts from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook videos.

TranscriptMagic MCP Server

Remote Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants generate transcripts from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Rumble, and X (Twitter) videos, Twitch and Kick clips, and Spotify and Apple Podcasts episodes.

Hosted: https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp
Transport: Streamable HTTP (and legacy SSE)
Auth: OAuth 2.0 (Sign in with Google)
Pricing: 1 credit per video or clip transcript. Podcasts (Plus & Pro plans) are 10 credits per audio-hour. New accounts get free credits — see transcriptmagic.com.

No installation required. Connect it to Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, or any MCP-compatible client using the URL above.

What it does

Tool	Description	Cost
`transcribe_youtube`	Transcript from a YouTube URL (watch, youtu.be, or Shorts).	1 credit
`transcribe_tiktok`	Transcript from a TikTok URL (`tiktok.com/@user/video/...` or `vm.tiktok.com`).	1 credit
`transcribe_instagram`	Transcript from an Instagram URL (`/reel/`, `/p/`, `/tv/`).	1 credit
`transcribe_facebook`	Transcript from a Facebook URL (`facebook.com/watch`, `fb.watch`, Reels).	1 credit
`transcribe_linkedin`	Transcript from a public LinkedIn post with video (`linkedin.com/posts/...`, `/feed/update/...`).	1 credit
`transcribe_rumble`	Transcript from a Rumble video with captions (`rumble.com/v....html`).	1 credit
`transcribe_twitter`	Transcript from an X (Twitter) video tweet (`x.com/.../status/...`), under 2 minutes.	1 credit
`transcribe_twitch`	Transcript from a Twitch clip (`clips.twitch.tv/...` or `twitch.tv/{channel}/clip/...`). Clips only, not VODs or live streams.	1 credit
`transcribe_kick`	Transcript from a Kick clip (`kick.com/{channel}/clips/...` or `kick.com/{channel}?clip=...`). Clips only, not VODs or live streams.	1 credit
`transcribe_podcast`	Transcript from a Spotify or Apple Podcasts episode. Long episodes return a job ID to check with `get_podcast_status`.	10 credits / audio-hour (Plus & Pro)
`get_podcast_status`	Checks a podcast job and returns the transcript when it's ready.	Free
`get_credit_balance`	Returns remaining credits and current plan.	Free
`list_recent_transcripts`	Lists recent transcripts saved to your account, with previews.	Free

Public videos only. Does not work on private, age-restricted, or login-walled videos. Twitch and Kick clips without captions are transcribed with AI automatically, at the same 1-credit price.

Quickstart

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transcript-magic": {
      "url": "https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop. The first tool call will open a browser window to sign in with Google.

Cursor

Settings → MCP → Add new MCP Server → paste https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp. Cursor will prompt for OAuth on first use.

Windsurf

Settings → Cascade → MCP Servers → Add. Use the same URL.

Cline (VS Code)

Open the Cline panel → MCP Servers → Add Remote Server → paste the URL above.

Any other MCP client

Point it at https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp (streamable HTTP). For older clients that only support SSE, use https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/sse.

Example prompts

"Transcribe this video and pull out the three main takeaways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…"

"Get the TikTok transcript at vm.tiktok.com/… and turn it into a Twitter thread."

"Transcribe this Twitch clip and write a YouTube Shorts caption for it: https://clips.twitch.tv/…"

"List my last 10 transcripts and summarize the Instagram ones."

"How many credits do I have left?"

Pricing & credits

Credits are tied to your TranscriptMagic account. Sign in once via OAuth from your MCP client, then top up at transcriptmagic.com/dashboard/account when you run low. New accounts come with free credits to try the server.

get_credit_balance, list_recent_transcripts, and get_podcast_status are free and never consume credits.

Privacy

The server only accesses videos you explicitly send via tool calls.
We store transcripts in your account history so you can list them later. Delete from the dashboard at any time.
OAuth scope is limited to identifying your TranscriptMagic account — no Google Drive, Gmail, or other Google data is read.

Full policy: transcriptmagic.com/privacy

License

MIT

TranscriptMagic MCP Server

Hosted: https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp
Transport: Streamable HTTP (and legacy SSE)
Auth: OAuth 2.0 (Sign in with Google)
Pricing: 1 credit per video or clip transcript. Podcasts (Plus & Pro plans) are 10 credits per audio-hour. New accounts get free credits — see transcriptmagic.com.

No installation required. Connect it to Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, or any MCP-compatible client using the URL above.

What it does

Tool	Description	Cost
`transcribe_youtube`	Transcript from a YouTube URL (watch, youtu.be, or Shorts).	1 credit
`transcribe_tiktok`	Transcript from a TikTok URL (`tiktok.com/@user/video/...` or `vm.tiktok.com`).	1 credit
`transcribe_instagram`	Transcript from an Instagram URL (`/reel/`, `/p/`, `/tv/`).	1 credit
`transcribe_facebook`	Transcript from a Facebook URL (`facebook.com/watch`, `fb.watch`, Reels).	1 credit
`transcribe_linkedin`	Transcript from a public LinkedIn post with video (`linkedin.com/posts/...`, `/feed/update/...`).	1 credit
`transcribe_rumble`	Transcript from a Rumble video with captions (`rumble.com/v....html`).	1 credit
`transcribe_twitter`	Transcript from an X (Twitter) video tweet (`x.com/.../status/...`), under 2 minutes.	1 credit
`transcribe_twitch`	Transcript from a Twitch clip (`clips.twitch.tv/...` or `twitch.tv/{channel}/clip/...`). Clips only, not VODs or live streams.	1 credit
`transcribe_kick`	Transcript from a Kick clip (`kick.com/{channel}/clips/...` or `kick.com/{channel}?clip=...`). Clips only, not VODs or live streams.	1 credit
`transcribe_podcast`	Transcript from a Spotify or Apple Podcasts episode. Long episodes return a job ID to check with `get_podcast_status`.	10 credits / audio-hour (Plus & Pro)
`get_podcast_status`	Checks a podcast job and returns the transcript when it's ready.	Free
`get_credit_balance`	Returns remaining credits and current plan.	Free
`list_recent_transcripts`	Lists recent transcripts saved to your account, with previews.	Free

Public videos only. Does not work on private, age-restricted, or login-walled videos. Twitch and Kick clips without captions are transcribed with AI automatically, at the same 1-credit price.

Quickstart

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transcript-magic": {
      "url": "https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop. The first tool call will open a browser window to sign in with Google.

Cursor

Settings → MCP → Add new MCP Server → paste https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp. Cursor will prompt for OAuth on first use.

Windsurf

Settings → Cascade → MCP Servers → Add. Use the same URL.

Cline (VS Code)

Open the Cline panel → MCP Servers → Add Remote Server → paste the URL above.

Any other MCP client

Point it at https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/mcp (streamable HTTP). For older clients that only support SSE, use https://mcp.transcriptmagic.com/sse.

Example prompts

"Transcribe this video and pull out the three main takeaways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…"

"Get the TikTok transcript at vm.tiktok.com/… and turn it into a Twitter thread."

"Transcribe this Twitch clip and write a YouTube Shorts caption for it: https://clips.twitch.tv/…"

"List my last 10 transcripts and summarize the Instagram ones."

"How many credits do I have left?"

Pricing & credits

get_credit_balance, list_recent_transcripts, and get_podcast_status are free and never consume credits.

Privacy

The server only accesses videos you explicitly send via tool calls.
We store transcripts in your account history so you can list them later. Delete from the dashboard at any time.
OAuth scope is limited to identifying your TranscriptMagic account — no Google Drive, Gmail, or other Google data is read.

Full policy: transcriptmagic.com/privacy

License

MIT

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Links

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