io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp is an MCP server that control tvsub for Apple TV.app: subtitles, glossary-aware translation, overlay, styling, and sync. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, requires no API key, and scores 57/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-launzi-tvsub-mcp": {
"args": [
"tvsub-mcp"
],
"command": "uvx"
}
}
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What io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp does
tvsub-mcp is the MCP companion for tvsub, an experimental subtitle overlay for Apple TV.app on macOS. It lets an MCP client inspect the current playback item, choose or translate a subtitle file, adjust its appearance, start or stop the overlay, and calibrate subtitle timing.
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uvx 'tvsub-mcp' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp safe to use?
- io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp?
- io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp?
- io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
- Is io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp actively maintained?
- io.github.launzi/tvsub-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 11 days ago.
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