mcp-youtube-transcript
★ 492
vs
tokyo-notes
★ 56
mcp-youtube-transcript vs tokyo-notes
mcp-youtube-transcript: This MCP server provides tools to retrieve YouTube video transcripts (plain text or with timestamps) and video metadata. It supports response pagination for long content and proxy configuration for restricted environments. It can be used with Claude Desktop, LM Studio, Goose, and other MCP clients via uvx or Docker.; tokyo-notes: Tokyo Notes is a minimal GTK4 Markdown note-taking app with task management, knowledge graph, themes, and AI integration via MCP bridge.
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TL;DR
mcp-youtube-transcriptVoice / Speech · ★ 492
Language learning by reading video transcripts
tokyo-notesDev Tooling · ★ 56
Personal note-taking and journaling
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Field
mcp-youtube-transcripttokyo-notesCategory
Voice / Speech
Dev Tooling
Stars
★ 492
★ 56
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
uvx --from git+https://github.com/jkawamoto/mcp-youtube-transcript mcp-youtube-transcript
git clone https://github.com/tanay1337/tokyo-notes.git && cd tokyo-notes && python3 main.py
Updated
2d ago
1mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Tags
mcp-server, mcp-servers, python
gtk4, markdown, mcp-server
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Features
mcp-youtube-transcript01Fetch plain text transcripts from YouTube videos
02Fetch timed transcripts with timestamps
03Retrieve video metadata (title, description, etc.)
04Support response pagination for long transcripts
05Support proxy configuration for restricted environments
tokyo-notes01Task Management with Dashboard views
02Archive System to keep workspace clean
03Knowledge Graph for note connections
04Export as PDF or Markdown
05Multiple themes like Tokyo Night and Cyberpunk 2077
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Use Cases
mcp-youtube-transcript↳Language learning by reading video transcripts
↳Content analysis and summarization of YouTube videos
↳Generating subtitles or captions for videos
tokyo-notes↳Personal note-taking and journaling
↳Task tracking with deadlines and priorities
↳AI-assisted knowledge base for local agents
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mcp-youtube-transcript and tokyo-notes?
Both mcp-youtube-transcript and tokyo-notes are in the Voice / Speech category. mcp-youtube-transcript has 492 stars, while tokyo-notes has 56 stars.
Which is better, mcp-youtube-transcript or tokyo-notes?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-youtube-transcript if Language learning by reading video transcripts, and tokyo-notes if Personal note-taking and journaling.
Is mcp-youtube-transcript free or open source?
Yes, mcp-youtube-transcript is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is tokyo-notes free or open source?
Yes, tokyo-notes is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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