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Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search vs BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts
Two Docs, Content & SEO tools whose own descriptions overlap (shared terms: youtube, transcripts, search). Here's what each project says it does and the public numbers, side by side, so you can pick one in a minute instead of reading two READMEs.
| Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search | BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts | |
|---|---|---|
| What it says it does | Search YouTube transcripts for timestamped quotes, speaker appearances, sponsors and recommendations. | Remote MCP server and skill for YouTube transcripts of one video, a whole channel or a playlist, plus YouTube search and new-upload tracking. |
| Maker | arcmira | pratie |
| GitHub stars | 35 | 3 |
| Last push | pushed 2026-11-12 (this week) | pushed 2026-10-17 (last 30 days) |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | n/a |
| Packaged as | MCP server | MCP server, skills |
| Works with | Claude Code | Claude Code |
| Install | claude mcp add --transport http --scope user arcmira https://mcp.arcmira.com/mcp | claude mcp add --transport http bulktranscripts https://bulktranscripts.co/mcp |
| Editor's pick | No | No |
| In our catalog since | 2026-10-25 | 2026-10-25 |
| Source | github.com/arcmira/mcp | github.com/pratie/bulktranscripts-mcp |
| Our page | Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search → | BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts → |
The differences that matter
- Attention: Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search has 35 GitHub stars to BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts's 3 (about 12×).
- Activity: Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search was pushed more recently (2026-11-12 vs 2026-10-17).
- License: Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search is Apache-2.0, BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts is MIT.
- Packaging: Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search ships as MCP server; BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts as MCP server, skills.
Who each one suits
Arcmira: YouTube Transcript Search, if…
- You use Claude Code: the project's own description or install command targets it.
- You're fine with a hosted MCP endpoint (requests go to the maker's server, not just your machine).
- You need a permissive license (Apache-2.0) for work or commercial use.
- You want a project that's actively being worked on right now.
BulkTranscripts: YouTube Transcripts, if…
- You use Claude Code: the project's own description or install command targets it.
- You're fine with a hosted MCP endpoint (requests go to the maker's server, not just your machine).
- You need a permissive license (MIT) for work or commercial use.
- You're happy to be an early user of a small project.
So which one?
We haven't run both, so we won't crown a winner. Use the list above to rule one out, then read its README and recent commits before installing. Anything that runs commands on your machine deserves a look at the code.
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Data from GitHub and each project's README, checked 2026-11-15. We haven't installed or audited these, and stars measure attention, not quality. Paid placements never change this page. Spot a mistake? hello@pickaplugin.com
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