• TEXT
  • SUBTITLES
  • STATUS
  • HUMAN

How to transcribe audio files with your AI

Connect Monster API to your AI client to start converting audio. Once linked, you can send files for transcription and monitor their status.

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Short answer

How can I turn audio into text using my AI?

Your AI sends audio files to Monster API to run transcription jobs. It then tracks the progress until you have a text or subtitle file. You'll get a clear breakdown of the results below.

Transcription outcomes

What you get from the AI

The results of your transcription requests.

TEXT

Plain text transcripts

The AI converts speech into written text. You can then ask your agent to summarize the conversation or pull out key points.

SUBTITLES

Timed subtitle files

Get subtitle formats for your video files. This lets you sync the text with the audio timing.

STATUS

Job progress updates

The AI monitors the transcription task. You'll know exactly when the file is ready to download.

HUMAN

Manual verification

Transcription isn't perfect. You'll need to check the final text for specific names or technical jargon.

The workflow

What your AI does when the audio arrives.

The AI manages the heavy lifting by offloading the audio processing to specialized hardware.

  1. Submit audio

    Your AI sends the audio file to the model to begin the transcription process.

    generate_whisper

  2. Check progress

    The AI periodically checks if the transcription job is still running or if it has finished.

    get_job_status

  3. Fetch results

    Once the job is done, the AI retrieves the completed text or subtitle data.

    get_job_status

  4. Deliver text

    The AI presents the final transcript directly in your chat window.

    get_job_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off a transcription task.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Replace the file names with the actual names of your recordings.

Monster API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AITjJQRRlgbXwfNWMrERJjAnEhtgtQxzafhubfdi/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 — Monster API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "monster-api-serverless-gpu-ai-model-hosting-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AITjJQRRlgbXwfNWMrERJjAnEhtgtQxzafhubfdi/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Transcribe this audio file: meeting_recording.mp3

  • Convert lecture_notes.wav into a text transcript.

  • Check the status of my transcription job for interview_01.m4a.

  • Generate subtitles for the file: podcast_clip.mp3

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Start here

Connect Monster API once, then ask.

Connect your AI client to the MCP once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can find the full tool list on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How transcription behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my original audio file?

    No. The AI only creates text or subtitle files from the audio; it cannot modify the source file.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete the audio files after it's done?

    No. There is no tool available to delete files through this MCP.

  • 03

    How long does a transcription take?

    The AI doesn't know the exact time, but it uses a status check tool to monitor the job until it finishes.

  • 04

    Does it work with video files?

    Yes, the AI processes the audio from the file to generate the text.

  • 05

    Will the AI fix typos in the transcript?

    No. The transcription tool outputs what it hears. You'll need to ask your agent to proofread the text afterward.

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