• TEXT
  • STATUS
  • HUMAN
  • DATA

How to transcribe audio files with your AI

Connect Rev.ai to your agent to turn audio links into text. Once connected, your AI manages the transcription process from start to finish.

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Short answer

How can I turn audio into text using my AI?

Provide your AI with a URL to an audio file. It submits the job to Rev.ai, monitors the progress, and retrieves the text once it's ready. You'll get the full transcript directly in your chat.

Transcription outcomes

What you get from the AI

The results of the transcription process.

TEXT

Full text transcripts

The AI pulls the completed text from Rev.ai. You get the written content to read or use in other tasks.

STATUS

Job progress tracking

The AI checks if the audio is still being processed. You can ask for updates on any active job.

HUMAN

Manual review required

The AI provides the raw text output. You'll need to check the transcript for any specific names or technical terms.

DATA

URL-based processing

The AI works with hosted audio links. It doesn't handle files stored on your local machine.

The workflow

What your AI does when the audio arrives.

Your agent handles the communication with Rev.ai so you can focus on the content.

  1. Start the job

    Your AI sends the audio URL to Rev.ai to begin the transcription.

    submit_stt_job

  2. Check status

    The AI checks the status of the transcription to see if it's finished.

    get_stt_job

  3. Retrieve text

    Once the processing is done, the AI pulls the final transcript.

    get_transcript

  4. Deliver transcript

    The AI provides the text directly to you in your chat window.

    get_transcript

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the transcription process.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual audio URL or job ID.

Rev.ai Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8mAs5Sblbrb5mUGJJRfEyGyrwQy1HbvowtnIJANN/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 — Rev.ai capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "revai-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8mAs5Sblbrb5mUGJJRfEyGyrwQy1HbvowtnIJANN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Transcribe this audio file: [URL]

  • Check the status of my transcription job: [Job ID]

  • Get the transcript for this audio link: [URL]

  • Summarize the text from this audio: [URL]

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Start here

Connect Rev.ai once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can I upload a file from my desktop?

    No. The AI needs a URL to a hosted audio file to process the request.

  • 02

    Can the AI edit the transcript for me?

    No. The AI only retrieves the text from Rev.ai. You must handle any editing yourself.

  • 03

    How do I know when the transcription is finished?

    The AI uses the status tool to check the job. You can simply ask the AI if the transcription is done.

  • 04

    Can the AI translate the audio into another language?

    No. The tools are specifically for generating text from audio.

  • 05

    Can I delete a transcription job?

    No. The available tools only allow for submitting, checking status, and getting the text.

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