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VidWords

YouTube transcripts and subtitles as TXT, SRT, VTT or DOCX, plus AI video analysis.

VidWords API is a free Video API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Video
Visit documentation ↗vidwords.com

About VidWords

YouTube transcript API: up to 50 videos per REST call as timestamped JSON, channel listings and a hosted MCP server. Free plan included; curl, Node and Python.

Provider
VidWords
Website
vidwords.com ↗

Details from vidwords.com.

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VidWords API FAQ

Who provides the VidWords API?

The VidWords API is provided by VidWords (vidwords.com). YouTube transcript API: up to 50 videos per REST call as timestamped JSON, channel listings and a hosted MCP server. Free plan included; curl, Node and Python.

Is the VidWords API free?

Yes. The VidWords 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.

Does the VidWords API require an API key?

Yes. The VidWords API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the VidWords API from the browser?

Not directly. The VidWords API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the VidWords API support HTTPS?

Yes. The VidWords API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.