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  • STATUS
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How to transcribe audio files with your AI

Connect Cartesia to your AI client to automate transcription. Once linked, you can send entire batches of audio files for processing in one go.

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Short answer

How can I transcribe many audio files at once with my AI?

You use the stt_batch tool to send multiple files to Cartesia for simultaneous transcription. This turns your audio files into text without you needing to process them one by one. You'll get a full set of transcriptions once the job finishes.

The results of your batch job.

Where your transcriptions land.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of the conversion process.

TEXT

Written transcripts

The tool converts your audio into text. You'll receive the written content for every file in your batch.

STATUS

Job progress tracking

Your AI monitors the batch. You can see which files are currently being processed and which are finished.

ERRORS

Failed file reports

If a file is unreadable, the AI flags it. You'll know exactly which specific files need attention.

HUMAN

Manual review required

The AI provides the text, but you'll need to read through it to check for accuracy or context.

The workflow

What your AI does when the audio arrives.

The AI manages the queue so you don't have to manually trigger every single file.

  1. Batch preparation

    Your AI gathers the audio files you've identified and prepares them for the batch request.

    stt_batch

  2. Audio conversion

    The tool sends the audio data to Cartesia to be turned into text.

    stt_batch

  3. Progress monitoring

    The AI tracks the status of the batch to ensure every file is being handled.

    stt_batch

  4. Text delivery

    Once the transcription is done, the AI presents the text directly in your chat.

    stt_batch

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your transcription jobs.

Starting points

Replace the folder or file names with your actual data.

Cartesia Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fqUkC4o6TEWq9kAU8DlY8MAb7pfJxo3R952S85p7/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Cartesia capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "cartesia-voice-ai-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fqUkC4o6TEWq9kAU8DlY8MAb7pfJxo3R952S85p7/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Transcribe all the audio files in my 'interviews' folder.

  • Run a batch transcription for the files listed in this spreadsheet.

  • Use stt_batch to transcribe the recordings from the 'client_calls' directory.

  • Transcribe these three specific MP3 files for me.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Cartesia once, then ask.

Connect your account once and your AI client will have immediate access to the transcription tools. You can find the full setup guide on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How the transcription task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my original audio files?

    No. The tool only reads the audio to generate text. It cannot change or delete your original files.

  • 02

    Does the AI save the transcripts to my computer?

    No. The AI provides the text in your chat window. You'll need to copy and save it yourself.

  • 03

    What happens if one file in the batch is broken?

    The AI will report that specific file as a failure, but it will continue processing the rest of the batch.

  • 04

    Can I transcribe video files?

    No. The tool is for audio files. You'll need to extract the audio from a video before sending it to the AI.

  • 05

    How many files can I send at once?

    The batch tool is designed to handle large groups of files in a single request.

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