Best MCP servers for meetings and recordings 2026
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People want their meeting recordings accessible from Claude and ChatGPT without copy-pasting transcripts. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) makes this possible by connecting your video library directly to AI models. We tested 7 MCP servers for meetings and recordings in February 2026.
Most tools focus only on calendar meetings. The best options work with any recording type, and the good ones let your assistant search every transcript rather than one recording at a time.
Quick picks
What is an MCP server
Model Context Protocol is like USB-C for AI apps. Instead of copy-pasting data between tools, MCP servers let AI models access your data directly. For meetings, this means ChatGPT or Claude can read your recording transcripts, analyze video content, and answer questions about past conversations.
Some MCP servers run locally on your computer. Others, ScreenApp’s included, are hosted by the vendor, so you paste one URL into your AI client and sign in. Either way, the AI model asks the MCP server for specific information when it needs it.
Comparison table
| Tool | Recording types | AI models | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenApp | All recordings | Claude, ChatGPT | Free / $19/mo annual | Any recording type |
| Granola | Meeting notes only | Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor | Free / $10/mo | Simple setup |
| Otter.ai | Meeting transcripts | Claude, ChatGPT | Free / $8.33/mo | Brand trust |
| Fireflies.ai | Meeting insights | Claude, Devin, ChatGPT | Free / $10/mo | CRM integration |
| MeetGeek | Meeting data | Claude, ChatGPT | Free / $15/mo | REST API |
| Fellow | Meeting insights | Claude, ChatGPT | Free / $6/mo | Enterprise |
| tldv | Meeting recordings | Claude, ChatGPT | Free / $20/mo | Recording focus |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: ScreenApp pricing
ScreenApp
ScreenApp works with any recording type, not just calendar meetings. Upload screen recordings, lectures, interviews, podcasts, or video files, and the connector lets your assistant search and read them. The server is hosted, so there is nothing to install.
Type: Web app | Price: Free plan, then $19/month billed annually
Pros: Any recording type, screen recording support, works with uploaded files, full text search across your whole library, hosted so there is nothing to install, included on the free plan
Cons: Read only, so your assistant cannot start a recording; needs a client that allows custom connectors
Granola
Granola launched their MCP server on February 4, 2026. Focuses only on meeting notes from calendar appointments, not video files or other recordings. Simple setup and clean interface.
Type: Desktop app | Price: Free / $10/month
Pros: Simple setup, works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor, enterprise beta available, meetings-only focus for simplicity
Cons: No video or audio file support, calendar meetings only, limited to text transcripts
Otter.ai
Otter.ai provides MCP access to meeting transcripts from their well-known transcription service. Works with ChatGPT and Claude. Strong brand recognition in the meeting notes space.
Type: Web app | Price: Free / $8.33/month for Pro
Pros: Well-known brand, reliable transcription quality, ChatGPT and Claude support, affordable Pro tier
Cons: Meeting transcripts only, no video analysis, no uploaded file support
Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai connects meeting insights to AI models through their MCP server. Works with Claude, Devin, and ChatGPT. Strong CRM integration features for sales teams.
Type: Web app | Price: Free / $10/month
Pros: CRM integration, works with Claude and ChatGPT, meeting insights beyond transcripts, sales team features
Cons: Meeting focus only, no general video support, requires calendar integration
MeetGeek
MeetGeek offers MCP server access to meeting data along with REST API and webhooks. Good for developers who want multiple integration options.
Type: Web app | Price: Free / $15/month
Pros: REST API and webhooks available, MCP server option, developer-friendly, multiple integration paths
Cons: Higher price point, meetings only, complex setup for basic use
Fellow
Fellow provides MCP server access to meeting insights with over 8,000 integrations through Zapier. Strong in enterprise environments.
Type: Web app | Price: Free / $6/month
Pros: 8,000+ Zapier integrations, enterprise features, affordable pricing, meeting insights
Cons: Complex feature set, meetings only, enterprise focus may overwhelm individual users
tldv
tldv focuses on meeting recordings with MCP server support. Has written extensively about MCP implementation. Recording-focused approach.
Type: Web app | Price: Free / $20/month
Pros: Recording focus, written about MCP extensively, meeting recording expertise
Cons: Higher price point, meetings only, limited to recording scenarios
Connect recordings with ScreenApp
ScreenApp works with any recording type through MCP. Upload screen recordings, video files, or meeting recordings for AI analysis.
- Upload your recording at screenapp.io/upload or use the screen recorder.
- Get transcripts and summaries automatically.
- Connect to ChatGPT or Claude through the MCP server setup guide.
Learn more about ScreenApp’s integrations with ChatGPT MCP and Claude MCP.
After you connect
- AI summarizer: Turn long recordings into 2-minute summaries
- Video transcription: Get accurate transcripts with timestamps
- Meeting notes: Generate structured notes from any recording
FAQ
What is the best MCP server for meeting recordings?
Can MCP servers work with uploaded video files?
ScreenApp supports uploaded video files through MCP. Check each vendor’s own documentation before you rely on a competitor for uploads: support varies, and it changes between releases.
Which AI models support MCP for meetings?
Claude and ChatGPT both support custom MCP connectors, on the plans that allow them. Developer tools such as Cursor support MCP as well. ScreenApp’s connector has been tested with Claude and ChatGPT.
How do you set up an MCP server for meetings?
For a local server, install it and point your AI client at it. For a hosted one such as ScreenApp’s, paste the server URL into your client and sign in. Each tool has different setup steps. ScreenApp provides a detailed MCP server setup guide.
Do MCP servers work with screen recordings?
ScreenApp supports screen recordings, uploaded files, and meeting recordings. Most of the other servers here focus on calendar meetings only.
Are MCP servers free for meeting transcription?
Can MCP servers analyze video content beyond transcripts?
ScreenApp analyzes the video itself, including slides and screen activity, but that happens inside ScreenApp. What travels over MCP is the resulting text, so the assistant reads transcripts, summaries and notes rather than the video.
