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YouTube Transcript API

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it has been in the index since 2 Jul 2026. How this is checked

YouTube Transcript API is a developer-focused REST API that enables reliable extraction of transcripts from YouTube videos, even when captions are unavailable. It uses Whisper for speech-to-text fallback and provides JSON output with language detection and timestamps, simplifying integration for developers.

Inferred · not functionally tested

PaidAPICloud-managed
YouTube Transcript API preview
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Extracting accurate transcripts from YouTube videos, including those without captions, via a simple API.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Developers needing YouTube transcript extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: speech_to_text, data_extraction

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: API · deployment: api_only, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: ytranscript.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Speech to text space, YouTube Transcript API takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on extracting accurate transcripts from YouTube videos, including those without captions, via a simple API. Inferred · not functionally tested: YouTube Transcript API is a B2B product aimed at developers needing YouTube transcript extraction. Basis unknown · not verified: YouTube Transcript API is paid, starting at $9. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on API.

YouTube Transcript API first shipped in 2024. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include transcript extraction, whisper fallback, and REST API. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Transcript extraction
  • Whisper fallback
  • REST API
  • Language detection
  • Timestamped segments
  • No proxy required

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
youtube-apitranscript-extractionwhisper-fallbackcaptionless-support
AI capabilities
TextAudio
Inference: Cloud API

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Framework
Next.js
Hosting
Railway
AI providers
openai
Connectors
API
Runs on
API-onlyCloud-managed
Detected from
Next.js
x-powered-by header · /_next/static/ in the HTML · __next_f in the HTML
openai
dall- in the HTML
Railway
x-railway-request-id header

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPS

Indexing history

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Frequently asked questions about YouTube Transcript API

What does YouTube Transcript API do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: YouTube Transcript API focuses on extracting accurate transcripts from YouTube videos, including those without captions, via a simple API. It is catalogued under Speech to text on PulseGate.
Who should use YouTube Transcript API?
Inferred · not functionally tested: YouTube Transcript API is a B2B product built for developers needing YouTube transcript extraction.
How much does YouTube Transcript API cost?
Basis unknown · not verified: Paid plans start at $9.
What platforms does YouTube Transcript API run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: YouTube Transcript API runs on API.
Is YouTube Transcript API still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to YouTube Transcript API?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Youtube Transcript, YouTube to Transcript, and YouTube Transcript API & Captions Scraper.Youtube TranscriptYouTube to TranscriptYouTube Transcript API & Captions Scraper
When did YouTube Transcript API launch?
YouTube Transcript API first shipped in 2024.
Does YouTube Transcript API have an API or integrations?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Yes — YouTube Transcript API exposes a public API.

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