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Integrating Nylas Notetaker into your meetings
Nylas Notetaker transcribes audio and records video from meetings, helping teams focus on the meeting’s objectives. Let’s go over how to get up and running step by step.
Add meeting transcription to your app
Add AI-driven transcription, speaker diarization, and actionable summaries to your app, enabling your customers to capture every word and insight from Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom meetings.
API Meeting transcription
Why build transcription into your app?
The Nylas Notetaker API empowers you to deliver structured transcripts, identify who said what, and provide actionable meeting summaries, all within your app.
Seamless integration
Add transcription with a single API call, tailored to your app’s workflow.
Customer value
Give users instant access to meeting insights, branded as your own.
Versatile Use Cases
Perfect for CRMs, hiring platforms, or team collaboration tools
Advanced meeting transcription & speaker features
The Nylas Notetaker API offers a robust suite of features to help you create a custom transcription solution.
Here’s how each one enhances your application:
Automatic Transcription
Capture every word with real-time, AI-driven transcription for meetings on Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. Powered by AssemblyAI, the Nylas Notetaker API delivers high-accuracy transcripts that your app can seamlessly integrate, giving your customers a written record of every discussion without needing external tools.
- Supports Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Effortless transcription, fully embedded in your app.
Speaker Diarization
Know who said what with AI-powered speaker diarization. The API identifies speakers and timestamps their contributions, making it easy to attribute quotes or analyze discussions. Optimized for up to 10 participants, this feature is perfect for team meetings, client calls, or training sessions.
- Clear speaker separation for actionable insights.
- Track who proposed key ideas in your team’s brainstorming session.
Transcription Output in JSON/Text
Get structured, developer-friendly transcripts in JSON or plain text formats. Each transcript includes:
- speaker details,
- timestamps,
- text – ready for integration into your app’s UI, analytics, or storage.
This flexibility lets you build custom features like searchable meeting archives or real-time transcript displays.
Meeting Summaries & Action Items
Turn hours of discussion into concise, actionable insights with AI-generated meeting summaries and action items. The Nylas Notetaker API extracts key takeaways and next steps, helping your customers stay organized and focused. Deliver these insights directly in your app, enhancing productivity and engagement.
- Summaries and tasks tailored to your app’s workflow.
- Assign follow-up tasks from a client call in your CRM.
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How it works? Transcription workflow
Adding transcription to your app is simple with the Nylas Notetaker API. Here’s the developer-friendly workflow:
Trigger recording & transcription
Send a POST /notetakers request with the meeting URL and transcription enabled.
Retrieve transcripts
Get notified via a notetaker.media webhook and download JSON/text transcripts using signed URLs.
Use Cases
How businesses use transcription teatures
Businesses across industries are leveraging the Nylas Notetaker API to enhance their apps with transcription and speaker identification. Here’s how you can too:
CRM platforms
Attribute client feedback to specific speakers, enabling precise follow-ups and better relationship management.
HR platforms
Deliver transcripts for recruiters to review candidate interviews or assess discussions, all within your app.
Team collaboration tools
Summarize action items from meetings to keep projects on track, seamlessly integrated into your platform.
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Introducing the Nylas Notetaker API
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FAQs
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What is meeting transcription?
Meeting transcription converts spoken meeting dialogue into written text for easy reference. Nylas Notetaker syncs with your calendar (e.g., Google Calendar, Outlook) to automatically join meetings on Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams, delivering real-time transcriptions.
How accurate is the Nylas transcription API?
Powered by AssemblyAI, the API delivers high-accuracy transcriptions, optimized for clarity in meetings with up to 10 participants.
Can I identify speakers in a Zoom meeting with this API?
Yes! Speaker diarization identifies who spoke and when, with timestamps for each contribution, perfect for Zoom, Teams, or Meet.
What formats are transcripts delivered in?
Transcripts are available in structured JSON (with speaker and timestamp data) or plain text, giving you flexibility for integration.