About Scriptivox
Scriptivox is an MCP server for audio and video transcription, aimed at workflows that need transcripts, speaker labels, or subtitle exports. It handles URLs and local files, supports 119 languages, and includes transcription management tools.
Key features
- 01Transcribe URLs and local files
- 02Support 119 languages
- 03Speaker diarization and word timestamps
- 04Manage transcription jobs
- 05Export SRT, WebVTT, and text
Use cases
- 01Transcribe a podcast or video URL
- 02Create speaker-labeled meeting transcripts
- 03Export subtitles as SRT or WebVTT
MCP support
The MCP server provides compatible clients with transcription, job status and management, and export tools, plus resources for languages, pricing, and API documentation. It can connect to the hosted service or run as a local package.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http scriptivox https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp{"mcpServers":{"scriptivox":{"type":"http","url":"https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"scriptivox":{"type":"http","url":"https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"scriptivox":{"type":"http","url":"https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"scriptivox":{"serverUrl":"https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcpAuth requiredTools
14This tool takes no parameters.
Details
From the project READMEImportant
This local package is retired (12 October 2026). Use the hosted Scriptivox MCP server instead: add
https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcpto your AI app and sign in. It has every tool (this package lacks 23 of them), nothing to install, and for files on your computer itsupload_linktool returns a one-time upload command. Setup: https://platform.scriptivox.com/docs/mcp. Clients that only run local servers can bridge withnpx mcp-remote https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp. Existing installs keep working with an API key, but get no new tools.
@scriptivox/mcp-server
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Scriptivox — AI-powered audio and video transcription.
Turn any AI assistant into a transcription powerhouse. Transcribe audio and video from URLs or local files with 99% accuracy, speaker diarization, 119 languages, and word-level timestamps. Plus full CRUD on transcriptions (cancel, delete, list) and caption export in SRT / WebVTT / plain text.
Hosted server — no install, no key to copy
Scriptivox also runs this server for you at https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp. Add the URL and sign in in your browser; the connection shows up as a key on platform.scriptivox.com/keys, where you can disconnect it.
claude mcp add --transport http scriptivox https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp
In Claude (web/desktop) use Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector; in Codex, codex mcp add scriptivox --url https://platform.scriptivox.com/mcp. Use the local package below when you need transcribe_upload on local files.
Quick Start
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"scriptivox": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@scriptivox/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SCRIPTIVOX_API_KEY": "sk_live_YOUR_KEY"
}
}
}
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add scriptivox -- npx -y @scriptivox/mcp-server
Then set the environment variable SCRIPTIVOX_API_KEY=sk_live_YOUR_KEY.
Other MCP Clients
Any MCP-compatible client can use this server via stdio transport:
SCRIPTIVOX_API_KEY=sk_live_YOUR_KEY npx -y @scriptivox/mcp-server
Getting an API Key
- Sign up at platform.scriptivox.com
- Go to Keys in the dashboard
- Create an API key (starts with
sk_live_...) - Add credits at Billing ($5 minimum — API pricing is $0.20/hour of audio)
Tools
Discovery tools (no API key required)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_supported_languages | List all 119 supported transcription languages with ISO codes |
get_pricing | View plans, API pricing, and per-file limits |
get_product_info | Learn about Scriptivox features (transcription, audio-tools, video-tools, subtitle-tools, meeting-bot, api, all) |
get_api_docs | API documentation sections (quickstart, transcribe, result, list, cancel, delete, upload, balance, webhooks, errors, all) |
Transcription tools (API key required)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
transcribe_url | Transcribe audio/video from a public URL (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or direct file URLs). Supports language, diarize, speaker_count, align, webhook_url, idempotency_key, await_completed. |
transcribe_upload | Transcribe a LOCAL file. Drives the 3-step upload flow internally. Up to 5 GB. |
transcribe_status | Check the status of a transcription by ID. Returns the full transcript when completed. |
transcribe_cancel | Cancel a transcription before it starts transcribing. Refunds reserved balance. Idempotent. A job already transcribing finishes and is billed (409). |
transcribe_delete | Soft-delete a transcription record. Idempotent. Refuses to delete in-flight jobs. |
list_transcriptions | List recent transcriptions with status, from, to, limit, cursor, order filters. |
export_transcript | Export a completed transcript as SRT subtitles, WebVTT subtitles, or plain text. Segmentation knobs: max_words, max_chars, max_duration, sentence_aware, include_speakers, strip_chars. |
check_balance | View your API credit balance and estimated hours available. |
Tip: always pass language when you know it
Auto-detection works in most cases but has a small failure rate on short clips, code-switched audio, or files starting with music. Passing the ISO code is both faster and more accurate.
Usage examples
Once connected, ask your AI assistant:
- "Transcribe this podcast: https://example.com/episode.mp3 — it's in English"
- "Transcribe ~/Downloads/meeting.m4a with speaker identification"
- "Show me my last 5 transcriptions"
- "Cancel transcription abc123-…"
- "Export transcription abc123-… as SRT subtitles, 2 words per caption"
- "What languages does Scriptivox support?"
- "Check my Scriptivox balance"
Resources
The server exposes these MCP resources for AI assistants to read:
scriptivox://pricing— Plans and ratesscriptivox://languages— Supported languagesscriptivox://api-docs— API reference
Prompts
transcribe-audio— Pre-built prompt for URL transcriptionmeeting-notes— Transcribe a meeting and generate structured notes
Configuration
| Environment Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
SCRIPTIVOX_API_KEY | Your API key (sk_live_...) | For transcription tools |
SCRIPTIVOX_API_URL | Custom API base URL | No (defaults to production) |
Pricing
- Free plan: 3 transcriptions/day, 30 min max
- Pro plan: $20/month — unlimited transcriptions
- API: $0.20/hour of audio (pay-as-you-go)
Links
- Scriptivox — Main website
- API Documentation — Full API reference
- Dashboard — Manage your account
- Smithery — MCP server registry
License
MIT
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