# VideoContext MCP
> Local MCP server that prepares public YouTube or allowed local videos as timestamped transcripts, timelines, and selected frames for an AI client.
Canonical: https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/videocontext-mcp
Last updated: 2026-10-28
## Catalog record

- Publisher: sakshamjain2301 (community)
- Categories: Uncategorized

## Website

https://github.com/sakshamjain2301/videocontext-mcp

## Repository

https://github.com/sakshamjain2301/videocontext-mcp

## Transports

stdio

## Authentication

No API key for local use or public YouTube videos; local-file access is limited to configured directories.

## Tools

- **inspect_youtube_video**: Check one public YouTube video's metadata, range, and preparation estimates.
- **inspect_local_video**: Check an allowed local video's metadata and preparation options.
- **prepare_youtube_video**: Acquire a bounded YouTube video and prepare transcript, frames, and timeline.
- **prepare_local_video**: Prepare an allowed local video with the same processing controls.
- **read_video_timeline**: Read paged transcript and frame events from a prepared job.
- **get_video_frame_previews**: Return small image previews for selected frames or time ranges.
- **get_video_frames**: Return selected stored full frames as MCP images.
- **delete_video_job**: Remove one prepared job and its previews.
- **video_mcp_doctor**: Report dependency, model, cache, and processing-limit health.

## Sources

- [maintainer_repository_readme](https://github.com/sakshamjain2301/videocontext-mcp)
- [creator_github_avatar](https://github.com/sakshamjain2301.png?size=300)
- [maintainer_repository_documentation](https://github.com/sakshamjain2301/videocontext-mcp)

## Setup

Use the interactive setup panel on [the detail page](https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/videocontext-mcp) to view instructions for each supported client.