How to Use Dumpling AI’s Get YouTube Transcript Endpoint in Make.com

The Get YouTube Transcript API from Dumpling AI provides a fast and reliable way to extract transcripts from YouTube videos, making it ideal for repurposing video content, analyzing conversations, or building accessibility tools. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate how to set up this feature in Make.com using the HTTP Request module and explain the API inputs, configurations, and potential use cases.

Understanding the API

Endpoint

• URL: POST /api/v1/get-youtube-transcript

Headers

• Content-Type: application/json
• Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>

Request Body Parameters

1. videoUrl (Required): The YouTube video URL.
2. includeTimestamps (Optional): Boolean to include timestamps in the transcript (default: true).
3. timestampsToCombine (Optional): Number of timestamps to combine in the transcript (default: 5).
4. preferredLanguage (Optional): Language code for the desired transcript language (default: en).

Responses

• Success (200): Returns the transcript and the detected language.
• Bad Request (400): Returns an error if the request is invalid.

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up in Make.com

Step 1: Add the HTTP Request Module

1. Open your Make.com scenario.
2. Search for the HTTP Request module and drag it into your workflow.

Step 2: Configure the HTTP Request Module

1. Method: POST.
2. URL: Enter the API endpoint:
   https://api.dumplingai.com/api/v1/get-youtube-transcript.
3. Headers:
   • Content-Type: application/json
   • Authorization: Bearer <Your_API_Key>
4. Request Body:
   Use JSON format and include the required field

Step 3: Test the Module

1. Click Run Once to test the module.
2. Ensure the response returns the following fields:
   • transcript: The extracted transcript text.
   • language: The detected transcript language.

Step 4: Process the Transcript

• Use additional modules to process the transcript:
  • Google Sheets: Save the transcript for documentation.
  • OpenAI: Generate summaries or rewrite the transcript.
  • Email Module: Send the transcript to your team or clients.

Applications of the Get YouTube Transcript Module

1. Content Creation
   • Convert video transcripts into blogs, newsletters, or podcasts.
2. Research and Accessibility
   • Analyze spoken content for insights or provide transcripts for accessibility.
3. Video Summarization
   • Pair with OpenAI to generate summaries or key points.

Conclusion

The Get YouTube Transcript module in Dumpling AI simplifies the process of extracting and repurposing video content. By setting it up in Make.com using the HTTP Request module, you can integrate transcript extraction seamlessly into your workflows. Explore the possibilities and let Dumpling AI handle the complexity for you!