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MCP server for downloading videos with yt-dlp and extracting YouTube transcripts with Defuddle

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Install mcp-youtube-video-downloader

Claude Code

  1. 1

    Copy this prompt.

    Add the mcp-youtube-video-downloader server to Claude Code. Run this command:
    
    claude mcp add youtube-video-downloader -- npx -y @cynosure-mcp/youtube-video-downloader
    
    Then check that it loaded and tell me if I need to sign in or restart.
  2. 2

    Paste it into Claude Code. It shows the change and asks before running it.

Requires Node.js.

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Tools

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Information

updated Nov 2, 2026

Publisher
Community
Package
@cynosure-mcp/youtube-video-downloader
Registry
npm
Version
1.1.1
Last commit
Oct 26, 2026
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