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VidNavigator MCP Server

The VidNavigator MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server enables you to search, analyze, and transcribe videos directly from your AI coding assistant. Available for both Cursor and Claude Desktop.

AI Video Search

Search for videos using natural language with advanced AI analysis and relevance ranking.

Video Analysis

Get comprehensive analysis of YouTube videos with summaries, key insights, and Q&A.

Transcript Extraction

Extract YouTube video transcripts quickly without full analysis.

Multi-Platform Transcription

Transcribe videos from Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social platforms.

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Quick Setup

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For Cursor Users

1

Get your API key

Visit VidNavigator → User → Dev-tools to get your free API key.
2

Add MCP Server

Open Cursor → Settings → Tools and integration → Add MCP server, then paste:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vidnavigator": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.vidnavigator.com/mcp/",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}
Replace YOUR_API_KEY_HERE with your actual API key.Cursor MCP Configuration
3

Start using

You can now ask questions like:
  • “Find a video where Neil deGrasse Tyson explains gravity”
  • “Summarize this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xyz”
  • “What did the speaker say about climate policy?”

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Automate with n8n

You can integrate VidNavigator into your custom workflows with n8n, an open-source automation tool. This allows you to build powerful automations for searching, analyzing, and transcribing videos. Watch this video to learn how to set up an n8n workflow that connects to the VidNavigator MCP server, and follow the steps below.
1

Create n8n Workflow

Start by creating a new, empty workflow in your n8n instance.
2

Configure AI Agent

Add an AI Agent node. Inside the node, connect it to your preferred Large Language Model (LLM), such as OpenAI, and configure a memory option.
3

Add MCP Client

Add the native MCP Client tool from n8n. This client will connect to the VidNavigator MCP server, giving your workflow access to all the available video tools.
4

Set Server URL

In the MCP Client node, set the Server URL to https://api.vidnavigator.com/mcp/ and ensure the transport is set to HTTP Streamable Server.
5

Authenticate Your Client

Generate a new API key from your VidNavigator Dev Tools. In the MCP Client node, set up a header with the name X-API-Key and paste your API key as the value.
6

Connect and Use

Connect the MCP Client to the AI Agent. You can now send natural language prompts to the AI Agent to search, analyze, or transcribe any online video.

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For Claude Desktop Users

1

Download Extension

Download the latest extension from GitHub Releases (.dxt file).
2

Get your API key

Visit VidNavigator → User → Dev-tools to get your free API key.
3

Install Extension

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Extensions → Install ExtensionsClaude Desktop ExtensionsSelect the downloaded .dxt file and follow the installation prompts.Install Extension
4

Configure API Key

Configure your API key in the extension settings and enable the extension.Enable Extension
5

Start chatting

You can now interact with videos directly through Claude Desktop!

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Available Tools

Search for videos with AI analysis and ranking using natural language queries.Example: “Find videos about React performance optimization”
Analyze video content and generate comprehensive summaries with key insights.Example: “Analyze this video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xyz”
Extract video transcripts quickly without full analysis.Example: “Get the transcript for this video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xyz”
Transcribe non-YouTube videos from platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook.Example: “Transcribe this TikTok video: https://tiktok.com/@user/video/123”
Ask specific questions about previously analyzed videos.Example: “What did the speaker say about the main challenges?”
Check your API usage and subscription limits.Example: “How many API calls have I made this month?”

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Example Queries

Here are some example queries you can try with the MCP server: 
"Find a video where Neil deGrasse Tyson explains gravity"

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API Usage & Limits

All MCP server tools are subject to your VidNavigator subscription plan:
  • Free Plan: Limited requests per month
  • Paid Plans: Higher limits based on plan tier
Use the get_usage tool to check your current usage and remaining limits at any time.

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Support

Need help with the MCP server setup or have questions?

GitHub Repository

View source code and documentation

GitHub Issues

Report bugs or request features

Postman Collection

Test the MCP server API endpoints