# transcript1 MCP server

> Transcribe and translate audio and video from social media links or local files directly within an AI client.

- Repository: https://github.com/transcript1-com/mcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/transcript1-com/mcp
- Transport: stdio, remote
- Stars: 1
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 1.0.6

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --env TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY=<YOUR_TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY> mcp -- npx -y @transcript1/mcp
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@transcript1/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@transcript1/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@transcript1/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@transcript1/mcp"]

[mcp_servers.mcp.env]
TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY = "<YOUR_TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY>"
```

### Gemini CLI (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@transcript1/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY": "<YOUR_TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `TRANSCRIPT1_API_KEY` | no | yes | Optional transcript1 API key (t1_...). Without it, you sign in through your browser. |

## Tools (10)

- `transcribe`
- `get_transcription`
- `translate_transcription`
- `list_transcriptions`
- `create_upload`
- `get_upload_status`
- `complete_upload`
- `delete_transcription`
- `get_account`
- `top_up`

## FAQ

### Which platforms can I transcribe?

You can transcribe links from YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Twitch, Dailymotion, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Snapchat Spotlight.

### How do I connect without an API key?

You can connect by adding the remote URL to clients that support it, or by using the package which will open a browser for you to sign in.

### Does it support translations?

Yes, transcripts can be translated into other languages for free, maintaining original timestamps for bilingual subtitles.