assemblyai

Transcribe audio and video files into text using AssemblyAI's CLI.

Updated May 18, 2022
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config --skill assemblyai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: assemblyai
Source: https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config/tree/main/claude/skills/assemblyai
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kendreaditya/.config --skill assemblyai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Transcribes audio and video content into text using the AssemblyAI CLI, delivering searchable transcripts with optional speaker labels, summaries, and captions to streamline content analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcription of local files, remote URLs, and YouTube videos via the AssemblyAI CLI.
  • Optional analytics: speaker diarization, sentiment analysis, entity detection, auto highlights, auto chapters, and content moderation.
  • Output formats include JSON transcripts and SRT subtitles for easy integration with downstream workflows.

Quick Start

Use AssemblyAI to transcribe audio or video files and URLs, optionally enabling speaker labels and subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions about assemblyai

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe YouTube videos into text with speaker labels?▼

You can transcribe YouTube videos into text by passing the URL to the AssemblyAI CLI and enabling speaker diarization to identify individual speakers in the output.

Can I generate SRT subtitles from local audio and video files?▼

Yes, you can generate SRT subtitles from local audio and video files by running them through the AssemblyAI CLI with subtitle generation enabled for caption output.

What is speaker diarization and how does it work for transcription?▼

Speaker diarization is a transcription feature that identifies and separates individual speakers in audio or video content, labeling the text output accordingly when enabled via the AssemblyAI CLI.

Do I need an API key to transcribe remote URLs?▼

Yes, you need an AssemblyAI API key configured in your local config file at ~/.config/assemblyai/config.toml to transcribe remote URLs or local audio and video files.

How do I extract sentiment analysis and entity detection from audio?▼

Extract sentiment analysis and entity detection from audio by enabling these optional analytics flags when submitting your local files or remote URLs to the AssemblyAI CLI for transcription.

What is the best way to get JSON transcripts with auto chapters?▼

The best way to get JSON transcripts with auto chapters is using a speech-to-text CLI that supports structured JSON output and auto chapter detection, such as the AssemblyAI CLI.