playlist-mcp
Playlist-MCP
Documentation
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=PLj6h78yzYM2MP0QhYFK8HOb8UqgbIkLMcSetup 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"
]
}
}
}Frequently asked questions
What is playlist-mcp?
playlist-mcp is Playlist-MCP
How do I install playlist-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is playlist-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/luebken/playlist-mcp and has 3 stars.
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