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VidNotes MCP server

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by Karniej·io.github.Karniej/vidnotes·v0.3.1
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Video transcripts, summaries, chapters, study notes, and comparisons for AI agents.

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Public scan report

scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-10-15 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings
  • –Code scanremote-only server, no package to scann/a
  • Live reliabilityremote reachable in 520ms (auth required)20/20
  • –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (endpoint requires auth); not countedn/a
  • Auth qualityauth enforced (unknown)9/15
  • Maintenancelast push 37 days ago12/15
  • Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
Overall 82/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.RubricAppeal a findingJSON

How VidNotes compares

Against every graded Media MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score
82/100
higher than 65% of 1,337 Media servers
Uptime
100%
of our recent checks; the typical remote Media server answers 100%
Response time
313 ms
faster than 53% of 862 Media servers

Install VidNotes in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code

claude mcp add --transport http vidnotes https://mcp.vidnotes.app/mcp
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What the publisher says

From the VidNotes repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub

VidNotes MCP

This repository contains public listing metadata for the hosted VidNotes MCP server. It does not contain the server, client, backend, Actor, or iOS application source.

VidNotes turns public YouTube videos and transcripts into structured learning material. The server supports summaries, transcripts, chapters, notes, flashcards, quizzes, questions, and comparisons.

Connection

Create an API key in VidNotes developer settings.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vidnotes": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.vidnotes.app/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer vnp_..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Public files

  • server.json contains the official MCP Registry metadata.
  • The workflow publishes metadata through GitHub OIDC.
  • SECURITY.md gives the private security contact.

Source code

VidNotes source code remains private. This repository does not grant a license to any private VidNotes software.

Support

  • Documentation: https://vidnotes.app/developers
  • Email: contact@silpho.com

Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.

Grade history

  • 2026-10-15downgradeA → Bscore 82

VidNotes: common questions

Is VidNotes MCP server safe?
Mostly: it is graded B (82/100). Read the VidNotes safety report
How do I install VidNotes?
It runs remotely at mcp.vidnotes.app. Add it to Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop with the snippets above, or call it through the mcp.market gateway without installing anything.
Does VidNotes need an API key?
Yes. The registry entry asks for Authorization.
Is VidNotes maintained?
The last commit was 57 days ago (2026-09-08). The latest release is v0.3.1.
Is VidNotes up?
100% of our last 28 checks got an answer. We check remote servers about four times a day.
What can I use instead of VidNotes?
Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Transcriptor MCP server, Youtube Transcript MCP server and Talkthrough MCP server.
How does VidNotes compare with other Media MCP servers?
safety score 82/100 (higher than 65% of 1,337 Media servers); uptime 100% (of our recent checks; the typical remote Media server answers 100%); response time 313 ms (faster than 53% of 862 Media servers). Full comparison.

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