Yap MCP

New

Local audio/video transcription via MCP for Claude and code editors.

Developer & API Tools

7.8 (60.909 score)

open-sourceAPI Available

Visit Tool

Overview

Yap MCP is a free, open-source MCP server that transcribes audio and video files locally using NVIDIA Parakeet TDT v3. Built for developers who use Claude, Cursor, or VS Code, it solves privacy and cost concerns by processing files on your machine without uploads or API keys. Supports multiple formats, detects 25 European languages, and adds optional timestamps.

Pros

Completely local processing—no data uploads or external API calls
Works seamlessly with Claude, Cursor, and VS Code via MCP protocol
Supports 7+ audio/video formats and detects 25 European languages
MIT licensed open-source—fully transparent and customizable

✕ Cons

Requires local machine resources and NVIDIA Parakeet TDT v3 setup
Limited to European languages, not global language coverage
Smaller community compared to commercial transcription services

Key Features

Local audio/video transcription

MCP server integration

Multi-format support (WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, FLAC, OGG, WebM)

Optional timestamps

25 European language detection

Use Cases

Developers transcribing code review meetings or technical discussionsPrivacy-conscious users processing sensitive audio locallyCursor/Claude users automating transcription within their workflow