# Gladia (Speech AI) MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Gladia (Speech AI) lets your AI agent handle high-speed speech-to-text. It transcribes audio files and live streams into text, identifies different speakers, translates into over 100 languages, and summarizes long recordings. It's built for speed and accuracy in transcription workflows. Use it to turn messy audio into clean, organized data for your projects.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Mlof2j7bPYQVQhjc09PLZ5CRBzJpOTb01WKt4ly7/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** speech-to-text, transcription, audio-analysis, speaker-diarization, translation, natural-language-processing

## Description

Gladia lets you connect speech-to-text capabilities to your AI client so you can stop manually scrubbing through audio files or trying to figure out who said what in a messy recording. It handles the heavy lifting of turning voice into structured data so you can focus on the actual content. If you have a pile of podcast files, you can feed them through to get clean transcripts with speaker labels. For live events, it hooks into WebSockets to provide real-time text. It even lets you apply specific prompts to audio data, which is a game changer for extracting specific data points from long meetings. You'll find this useful because Vinkius makes it easy to plug this into your existing workflow without worrying about the underlying API complexity. It's about getting the 'what' and 'who' out of audio instantly. Instead of spending hours transcribing a single hour of audio, you can get a full transcript with diarization in a fraction of that time. You can also translate those transcripts into dozens of different languages to reach a global audience. It's a massive time saver for anyone who deals with audio on a regular basis and needs to turn those conversations into actionable text. Whether you're analyzing a corporate board meeting or a casual interview, the output is consistent and ready for your next step.

## Tools

### delete_transcription
Remove a specific transcription job from your history. This helps keep your workspace clean.

### get_transcription
Check the status and pull the final text from a completed job. This lets you see the results of your transcription.

### list_transcriptions
See a list of all your previous transcription tasks. Use this to find specific jobs you've run in the past.

### upload_audio_file
Send an audio file to Gladia to start the processing. It generates a secure URL for the AI to work with.

### init_live_session
Start a secure WebSocket session for real-time transcription. This is what you use for live broadcasts or meetings.

### init_transcription
Kick off a transcription job for a pre-recorded audio file. This is the main way to turn an MP3 or WAV into text.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I have a recording of a 30-minute interview. Can you transcribe it and tell me the 3 main takeaways?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've started the transcription for your interview. Once it's done, I'll provide a summary of the three main takeaways for you.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Can you start a live transcription for my upcoming webinar and give me the link?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've initialized a live session for your webinar. Here is your secure WebSocket URL: `wss://api.gladia.io/v2/live/...`. Let me know when you're ready to start.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List my last 3 transcription jobs and tell me which ones are finished.
```

**Response:** 
```
Here are your 3 most recent jobs:

| Job Name | Status |
| :--- | :--- |
| Product_Sync.mp3 | **Completed** |
| User_Feedback.wav | **Completed** |
| Marketing_Brainstorm.mp3 | Processing

Would you like to see the results for the finished ones?
```

## Capabilities

### Transcribe audio files
Turn uploaded recordings into full text transcripts.

### Identify different speakers
Use diarization to label who is talking at any given time.

### Translate audio
Convert speech from one language into over 100 others.

### Summarize recordings
Get a concise breakdown of long audio files automatically.

### Transcribe live streams
Capture real-time speech from meetings or broadcasts.

### Extract specific insights
Use custom prompts to pull targeted data from audio.

## Use Cases

### Podcast Production
A creator has 50 raw interviews. They ask the agent to transcribe all of them and provide summaries for every file.

### Meeting Minutes
A manager wants to know what was decided in a 1-hour sync. They ask the agent to pull out the action items from the recording.

### Live Webinar
A streamer needs real-time captions. They ask the agent to start a live session and provide a WebSocket URL.

### Data Extraction
A researcher needs to pull specific dates and prices from a series of recorded phone calls.

## Benefits

- Get speaker labels automatically with diarization so you don't have to manually tag who said what in init_transcription.
- Support for over 100 languages means you can translate global meetings instantly without switching tools.
- Summarize long files to get the highlights of a 2-hour meeting in seconds using init_transcription.
- Handle live broadcasts with init_live_session to get real-time captions for your audience.
- Extract specific data points from audio by applying custom prompts directly to the files.
- Manage your entire history easily by using list_transcriptions to find old jobs.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get accurate, speaker-labeled text from any audio source without doing the manual work.

1. Get your Gladia API key and add it to your Connector client settings.
2. Tell your agent to upload a file or start a live session.
3. Receive the transcription, summary, or translation directly in your chat.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can Gladia (Speech AI) transcribe my live meetings?**
Yes, it can. It supports live streaming via WebSockets so your agent can provide real-time text for meetings or broadcasts.

**Does Gladia (Speech AI) identify different people speaking?**
Yes, it includes speaker diarization. This means the transcript will clearly label who said what throughout the recording.

**How many languages does Gladia (Speech AI) support?**
It supports over 100 different languages for both transcription and translation tasks.

**Can I get a summary of a long audio file using Gladia (Speech AI)?**
Yes, you can. The Connector can generate a concise summary of your audio data automatically.

**Is Gladia (Speech AI) good for podcast transcription?**
It's perfect for that. It handles long files and provides clean transcripts that are easy to turn into blog posts or captions.

**How do I use Gladia (Speech AI) to extract specific data?**
You can apply custom prompts to your audio files to pull out specific insights like dates, names, or prices.

**How do I check the status of a transcription job I just started?**
Use the `get_transcription` tool with the Job ID. It will return the current status (queued, processing, done, or error) and the results if completed.

**Can I automatically identify different speakers in a recording?**
Yes! When using `init_transcription`, set the `diarization` parameter to true. The AI will then distinguish between different voices in the transcript.

**How do I handle a local audio file that isn't online yet?**
First, use the `upload_audio_file` tool by providing the base64 data and filename. This will give you an `audio_url` that you can then pass to `init_transcription`.