
Extract clean YouTube video transcripts via REST API.
TubeToTranscript API is a free Video API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.
Extract available YouTube captions programmatically with REST endpoints, batch processing, optional playlists, channels, and MCP support.
Details from tubetotranscript.com.

Unified API suite · now live
Geocode an address, validate an email, track a flight or pull stock data with one account, one dashboard and one API key.
The TubeToTranscript API is provided by TubeToTranscript (tubetotranscript.com). Extract available YouTube captions programmatically with REST endpoints, batch processing, optional playlists, channels, and MCP support.
Yes. The TubeToTranscript API is listed in the Video category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Yes. The TubeToTranscript API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Yes. The TubeToTranscript API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Yes. The TubeToTranscript API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.