• RECALL
  • CONTEXT
  • SUMMARY
  • HUMAN

How to search meeting transcripts with your AI

Connect Fathom to your AI client once. After that, you can treat your entire meeting history like a searchable database.

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Short answer

How can I find a specific thing said in a past meeting?

Your AI uses Fathom to scan your meeting history for specific keywords or topics. It pulls the exact text from your recordings so you can find the context you need immediately. You'll see how the search and retrieval process works below.

Search outcomes

What you get from a search

Searching your history turns raw video into actionable information.

RECALL

Instant topic retrieval

The AI finds the exact moment a topic was discussed. You get the specific text without scrolling through hours of video.

CONTEXT

Cross-meeting connections

The AI identifies when the same subject comes up in different calls. This helps you track how a project or decision evolves over time.

SUMMARY

Condensed meeting insights

Instead of reading a full transcript, you get a tight summary of the specific points you asked about. This saves you from digging through fluff.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI provides the text, but you decide if the context is right. You remain in control of the final interpretation of the conversation.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask a question.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of scanning through your recorded data.

  1. Locate the right meeting

    The AI scans your Fathom history to find which recordings contain the keywords or topics you mentioned.

    search_meetings

  2. Pull the conversation text

    Once it finds a match, the AI pulls the full text of that specific conversation.

    get_transcript

  3. Isolate the relevant parts

    The AI reads through the text to find the exact sentences or segments that answer your question.

    get_transcript

  4. Deliver the answer

    The AI presents the findings in your chat interface, providing the context you requested.

    get_transcript

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts once you've connected Fathom.

Starting points

These are ideas to get you moving. Swap out the bracketed text for your actual topics or names.

Fathom Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j68QzRBSoXLPw9RhjueMbKLPG6ZzNrUFJHPw7sWh/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 — Fathom capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fathom-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_j68QzRBSoXLPw9RhjueMbKLPG6ZzNrUFJHPw7sWh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the part of the meeting with Sarah where we discussed the budget for the Q3 launch.

  • What did the client say about the pricing structure during our call yesterday?

  • Search my recent meetings for any mention of the new API documentation requirements.

  • Summarize the decisions made regarding the project timeline in my last three syncs.

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Start here

Connect Fathom once, then ask.

Just follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your meeting data immediately.

Connect Fathom to your AI

FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my Fathom recordings?

    No. The AI only has permission to read and search your data. It cannot delete or modify your recordings.

  • 02

    Does the AI record new meetings for me?

    No. This MCP is for searching and retrieving existing data. You still use the Fathom app to record your calls.

  • 03

    Can I search for things that weren't transcribed?

    No. The AI can only search through the text that has been successfully transcribed by Fathom.

  • 04

    How does it handle different speakers?

    The AI reads the transcript text, which includes speaker identification, so it can distinguish between different people in the conversation.

  • 05

    Can the AI edit the meeting notes in Fathom?

    No. The tools provided only allow for searching meetings and getting transcripts. The AI cannot change your existing notes.

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