• WRITTEN
  • SOCIAL
  • SUMMARY
  • HUMAN

How to turn video transcripts into text with your AI

Connect Descript to your AI client once. From there, your agent can pull text directly from your video projects to build content.

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Short answer

How do I turn Descript transcripts into text with my AI?

Your AI uses the Descript MCP to access your project data and pull transcriptions. You can then ask your agent to rewrite that text into any format you need. This setup gives you a direct pipeline from raw video speech to finished written content.

Where your content lands.

Content outcomes.

The AI moves data from your video files into these specific formats.

WRITTEN

Drafted blog posts

The AI pulls the transcript and expands it into a full article. You get a structured draft ready for your review.

SOCIAL

Social media updates

Your agent turns long-form speech into short, punchy posts. It extracts the best quotes for LinkedIn or X.

SUMMARY

Meeting or video notes

The AI condenses the transcript into bulleted summaries. This is perfect for quick recaps of recorded calls.

HUMAN

Final polish

The AI provides the raw text and drafts, but you handle the final editing. You ensure the tone matches your voice.

The workflow

What your AI does when the transcript arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval so you can focus on editing.

  1. Locate the project

    Your agent identifies the specific Descript project you want to work with.

    get_project

  2. Extract the text

    The AI pulls the full transcription from the project files.

    get_transcription

  3. Format the content

    Your agent organizes the raw text into a specific structure like a list or an essay.

    get_transcription

  4. Refine the output

    The AI adjusts the length or tone based on your specific instructions.

    get_project

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to begin working with your Descript data.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the project names for your actual Descript project titles.

Descript Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8eagsgAxE9fz07ak7MnGFQnckwrN3tQYzrVI8IIB/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 — Descript capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "descript-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8eagsgAxE9fz07ak7MnGFQnckwrN3tQYzrVI8IIB/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Get the transcription for my 'Product Launch' project and turn it into a blog post.

  • Pull the transcript from the 'Weekly Sync' project and give me a bulleted summary.

  • Find the 'Interview with Sarah' project and extract three catchy social media quotes.

  • Read the transcription from my 'Tutorial Video' project and draft a newsletter.

  • Claude
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  • Cursor
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  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Descript once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI to read your Descript projects.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my video directly in Descript?

    No. The AI can only read project data and transcriptions. It cannot move clips or edit video files.

  • 02

    Does the AI delete my Descript projects?

    No. The tools only allow the AI to retrieve information. It has no capability to delete or modify your files.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which project to use?

    You tell the AI the name of the project in your prompt, and it uses the project tool to find it.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Will the AI automatically post to my social media?

    No. The AI drafts the content for you, but you must manually copy and paste it into your social platforms.

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