Playlist-MCP
Makes transcripts of YouTube videos from a playlist available, allowing access to video content in text form
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Playlist-MCPfind videos discussing Kubernetes security best practices"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Playlist-MCP
This is an experimental MCP server, which makes the transcripts of a Youtube Playlist available.
It currently is preloaded with the KubeCon London 2025 transcripts. But you can change this by changing the URL.

Install
# Clone this repo
git clone git@github.com:luebken/playlist-mcp.git; cd playlist-mcp
# Install python dependencies
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
uv pip install -e .
# Fill the transcript cache and vector db.
uv run server.py https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj6h78yzYM2MP0QhYFK8HOb8UqgbIkLMcRelated MCP server: YouTube MCP Server
Setup for Claude Desktop
# Configure for Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config
# /Users/YOUR_USERNAME/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"playlist-mcp": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/PATH/TO/PARENT/playlist-mcp/",
"run",
"server.py",
"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj6h78yzYM2MP0QhYFK8HOb8UqgbIkLMc"
]
}
}
}Maintenance
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