Integration Guide

Transcribe Any Social Media Video from Claude Cowork

Connect SoScripted to Claude Cowork and transcribe videos from 7 platforms, batch import entire YouTube channels, search your transcript library, and monitor channels for new content — all through natural conversation. Setup takes under a minute.

|By Kevin Jeppesen, Founder, SoScripted|10 min read

What You Can Do

SoScripted gives Claude Cowork 15 tools for video transcription and transcript management. Once connected via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), your Cowork agent handles everything through natural language — no API calls or code needed.

Transcribe from 7 Platforms

Paste any URL from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest and get a transcript in seconds.

Search Your Transcript Library

Full-text search across all your saved transcripts. Find specific mentions, quotes, or topics instantly.

Batch Transcribe Entire Channels

Import all videos from a YouTube channel or playlist in one command. Hundreds of transcripts, one request.

Monitor Channels for New Videos

Set up monitors that auto-transcribe new uploads from any YouTube channel. Never miss new content.

Export in 6 Formats

Get transcripts as plain text, SRT subtitles, VTT subtitles, structured JSON, timestamped text, or Markdown.

Schedule Recurring Tasks

Combine monitors with Cowork's scheduling to create weekly content briefs, research summaries, or trend reports.

Setup in 3 Steps

1

Get your API key

Sign up for free — you get 3 credits to start, no credit card required. Then go to API Keys in your dashboard and click Generate API Key. Copy the key — it starts with sk_.

2

Add MCP config to Claude Cowork

Open Claude Cowork's MCP settings and add the SoScripted server. Replace sk_your_api_key with your actual key.

Claude Cowork MCP Settings
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "soscripted": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://soscripted.com/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer sk_your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}
3

Start transcribing

Restart Claude Cowork and you're connected. Try it now: "Transcribe this YouTube video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=..."

Real Workflow Examples

These are practical workflows that combine multiple SoScripted tools in Claude Cowork. Each one demonstrates something that's only possible with AI agent integration — not with a traditional transcription website.

Research a Competitor's YouTube Strategy

Batch transcribe a competitor's entire YouTube channel, then search across all transcripts for specific topics like pricing, product features, or positioning. Build a competitive intelligence library you can query anytime.

"Batch transcribe all videos from @CompetitorChannel on YouTube"
"Search my transcripts for mentions of pricing or discount"
"Summarize what they said about their new product launch"

Write an SEO Article from Expert Video

Transcribe a practitioner's video, extract the unique insights they shared, and generate an article outline grounded in real experience. This creates content that's impossible to replicate with generic AI generation because the source material doesn't exist in written form.

"Transcribe this video about advanced SEO tactics: [URL]"
"Extract the 5 most unique insights from this transcript"
"Create an SEO article outline based on these insights"

Full transcript-to-SEO-article workflow guide

Create a Weekly Content Brief

Set up channel monitors on the YouTube channels you follow. Every Monday, ask Cowork to summarize the new videos from the past week. Get a content brief that highlights trending topics, competitor moves, and content opportunities.

"Monitor these 5 YouTube channels and auto-transcribe new videos"
"What new videos were transcribed this week? Summarize the key topics."

Repurpose a Webinar into Multiple Formats

Transcribe a long-form webinar or podcast, then ask Cowork to generate a blog post, social media threads, email newsletter, and key quotes — all from a single transcript.

"Transcribe this 90-minute webinar and save it to my Webinars collection"
"Generate a 1,500-word blog post from this transcript"
"Create 5 social media posts with the best quotes from this webinar"

All 15 MCP Tools

When you connect SoScripted to Claude Cowork via MCP, your agent automatically gets access to 15 tools organized across 5 categories. You never need to call these tools directly — just describe what you want in natural language and Cowork selects the right tool.

Transcription

transcribeTranscribe a video URL from any of 7 supported platforms. Returns the transcript in your chosen format. Costs 1 credit.
get_creditsCheck your current credit balance and subscription plan.

Library

search_libraryFull-text search across all your saved transcripts. Filter by collection, paginate results.
get_transcriptRetrieve a saved transcript by ID in any output format (txt, srt, vtt, json, timestamps, md).
save_transcriptSave a completed transcription to your library, optionally into a collection.

Collections

list_collectionsList all your collections with transcript counts.
create_collectionCreate a new collection to organize transcripts by topic or project.
delete_collectionDelete a collection. Transcripts inside are kept but unlinked.

Channel Monitors

list_monitorsList all your channel monitors with stats and last check time.
create_monitorAuto-transcribe new videos from a YouTube channel. Set keyword filters and monthly budgets.
update_monitorUpdate monitor settings like keywords, budget, or active/inactive status.
delete_monitorRemove a channel monitor and stop auto-transcription.
get_monitor_transcriptsGet recent transcripts captured by a specific channel monitor.

Batch Import

batch_transcribeTranscribe all videos from a YouTube channel or playlist in one request.
get_batch_statusCheck the progress of a running batch import job.

Pricing

SoScripted uses a simple credit system. Each transcription costs 1 credit regardless of video length. Repeated transcriptions of the same URL use the global cache and still cost only 1 credit.

Free

3 credits to start

$14.99/mo

100 credits/month

$49.99/mo

500 credits/month

Credit packs also available for one-time purchases. See all pricing plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Claude Cowork support MCP servers?

Yes. Claude Cowork fully supports the Model Context Protocol, allowing it to connect to external services like SoScripted. Add the MCP config to your settings and Cowork automatically discovers all 15 transcription tools.

How many platforms can I transcribe from in Claude Cowork?

SoScripted supports 7 platforms through Claude Cowork: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Any public video URL from these platforms works.

What does video transcription cost in Claude Cowork?

Each transcription costs 1 SoScripted credit regardless of video length. New accounts start with 3 free credits. Plans start at $4.99/month for 25 credits.

Can Claude Cowork batch transcribe an entire YouTube channel?

Yes. SoScripted's batch_transcribe tool lets Claude Cowork transcribe every video from a YouTube channel or playlist in a single command. You can also set up channel monitors to auto-transcribe new uploads.

What transcript formats does Claude Cowork support via SoScripted?

SoScripted returns transcripts in 6 formats through Claude Cowork: plain text (TXT), SubRip subtitles (SRT), WebVTT subtitles (VTT), structured JSON with timestamps, timestamped text, and Markdown with metadata.

Can I search across all my transcripts from Claude Cowork?

Yes. The search_library tool gives Claude Cowork full-text search across all your saved transcripts. You can filter by collection and paginate results, making it easy to find specific mentions across hundreds of transcripts.

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Get your API key and connect in 60 seconds

Create a free SoScripted account, generate your API key, and add it to Claude Cowork. 3 free credits included — no credit card required.

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