How do I install VidNotes?

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 VidNotes need an API key?

No required environment variable is listed on this record.

VidNotes

by io.github.Karniej

Video transcripts, summaries, chapters, study notes, and comparisons for AI agents.

Power your agent

Add this server

The publisher's own URL. Not a PlugMCP endpoint.

Server URL

https://mcp.vidnotes.app/mcp

Provider

Add in Claude

Claude opens with the name and URL filled in. You still confirm it there.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http io.github.karniej-vidnotes https://mcp.vidnotes.app/mcp

Run in a terminal.

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io.github.karniej-vidnotes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.vidnotes.app/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

claude_desktop_config.json

Step-by-step: add this in Claude

Remote URL or a command on your machine? How the two installs differ

Run on PlugMCP

Host a copy with our keys and logs.

A new server you create. It is not this listing's official endpoint. Use the publisher install when you want their URL and their credentials.

Launch

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Questions

How do I install VidNotes?: 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 VidNotes need an API key?: No required environment variable is listed on this record.
What transport does VidNotes use?: VidNotes is reached over HTTP.
When was VidNotes last checked?: Last checked 2026-10-16. Video transcripts, summaries, chapters, study notes, and comparisons for AI agents.

VidNotes MCP

This repository contains public listing metadata for the hosted VidNotes MCP server. It does not contain the server, client, backend, Actor, or iOS application source.

VidNotes turns public YouTube videos and transcripts into structured learning material. The server supports summaries, transcripts, chapters, notes, flashcards, quizzes, questions, and comparisons.

Connection

Create an API key in VidNotes developer settings.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vidnotes": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.vidnotes.app/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer vnp_..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Public files

server.json contains the official MCP Registry metadata.
The workflow publishes metadata through GitHub OIDC.
SECURITY.md gives the private security contact.

Source code

VidNotes source code remains private. This repository does not grant a license to any private VidNotes software.

Support

Documentation: https://vidnotes.app/developers
Email: [email protected]