• READY
  • LISTED
  • REVIEW
  • SYNCED

How to translate transcripts with your AI

Connect Sonix to your AI client once. After that, you can just ask your agent to convert any existing transcript into a different language.

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Short answer

How can I translate my transcripts using AI?

Your AI client uses Sonix to locate your media and trigger new language translations. You'll get translated text ready for your international audience. Here is how the process works.

The results.

Where your translations land.

The AI handles the file conversion and data retrieval, leaving you with the final content.

READY

New language files

The AI generates new versions of your text in the target language. These files are ready for your global users.

LISTED

Updated media library

Your new translations appear in your Sonix account. This keeps all your multilingual content in one place.

REVIEW

Human verification

The AI provides the translation, but you still need to check it. You'll want to verify the nuance and cultural context yourself.

SYNCED

Global access

Once you approve the text, your content is ready to go. The AI does the heavy lifting of the conversion.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat and your Sonix media.

  1. Find media

    The agent scans your Sonix account to find the specific audio or video files you want to translate.

    list_media

  2. Start translation

    The agent tells Sonix to create a new version of the transcript in your chosen language.

    create_translation

  3. Check status

    The agent monitors the progress of the translation task.

    get_translation

  4. Retrieve text

    The agent pulls the finished translation data so you can read it in your chat.

    get_translation

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these lines to get your agent moving.

Starting points

Replace the names in quotes with your actual file names or languages.

Sonix Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XmmnlZ78l7johjczj1fB73mmdv4AxcjPs7Pcfw3n/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 — Sonix capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sonix-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XmmnlZ78l7johjczj1fB73mmdv4AxcjPs7Pcfw3n/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List my media files in Sonix so I can see what's available.

  • Translate the transcript for 'Q3 Earnings Call' into German.

  • Find the Spanish translation for 'Customer Interview' and show it to me.

  • Check if the translation for 'Podcast Episode 5' is ready.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my original English transcript?

    No. The AI only creates new translations; it cannot edit your original files.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete files from my Sonix account?

    No. There are no tools available to the AI for deleting media or translations.

  • 03

    Can I translate a video file?

    Yes. The AI can work with transcripts from both audio and video files in your account.

  • 04

    How do I get the text back from the AI?

    The agent uses the translation tool to fetch the text and display it directly in your chat.

  • 05

    Can the AI upload a new file from my desktop?

    No. The AI can only work with the media files that are already in your Sonix library.

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