Video Transcription for OpenClaw
Give your OpenClaw agent the ability to transcribe videos from 7 platforms, build a searchable transcript library, and monitor YouTube channels — all through natural language. Set up in under a minute with the Model Context Protocol.
Why SoScripted + OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is the most popular open-source AI agent platform with 68,000+ GitHub stars. By connecting SoScripted via MCP, your agent gains instant access to video transcription across every major social media platform — no custom API code needed.
7 Platforms
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest
Instant Setup
Add one config block and your agent has 15 transcription tools
Transcript Library
Save, search, and organize transcripts across sessions
Channel Monitors
Auto-transcribe new uploads from any YouTube channel
6 Output Formats
TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, timestamps, or Markdown
Full-Text Search
Search across all your transcripts by keyword
Setup: Connect SoScripted to OpenClaw
Create a SoScripted account
Sign up for free — you get 3 credits to start, no credit card required.
Generate your API key
Go to API Keys in your dashboard and click Generate API Key. Copy the key — it starts with sk_.
Add to your OpenClaw MCP config
Add the following to your OpenClaw MCP settings. Replace sk_your_api_key with your actual key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"soscripted": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://soscripted.com/api/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer sk_your_api_key"
}
}
}
}Start transcribing
Restart OpenClaw and you're connected. Your agent now has access to all 15 SoScripted tools.
Alternative: Use an OpenClaw Skill
If you prefer not to use MCP, or your OpenClaw setup doesn't support MCP, you can create a Skill that calls SoScripted's REST API directly. Create a SKILL.md file with curl commands:
---
name: transcribe-video
description: Transcribe a video from any social media platform
---
# Transcribe a Video
To transcribe a video, use:
```bash
curl -X POST https://soscripted.com/api/public/transcribe \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk_your_api_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "VIDEO_URL", "format": "txt"}'
```
Supported formats: txt, srt, vtt, json, timestamps, md
Supported platforms: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, PinterestThis approach gives you more control over the request and works with any OpenClaw agent, even those without MCP support. See the full API documentation for all endpoints.
What Your OpenClaw Agent Can Do
Once connected, just tell your agent what you need in plain English:
Real Workflow Examples
These workflows combine multiple SoScripted tools in OpenClaw for tasks that go beyond simple transcription.
Competitive Intelligence from YouTube
Batch transcribe a competitor's entire YouTube channel, then search across all transcripts for pricing mentions, product announcements, or feature claims. Build a searchable competitive knowledge base.
Transcribe Videos from Messaging Apps
When someone shares a video link in Slack, WhatsApp, or Telegram, paste the URL into OpenClaw and get an instant transcript. Works with any video from the 7 supported platforms — your agent handles the platform detection automatically.
Scheduled Content Monitoring
Set up channel monitors on industry thought leaders. SoScripted automatically transcribes new uploads every 15 minutes. Then schedule a weekly OpenClaw task to summarize what was published — a hands-free content intelligence pipeline.
Write an Article from Expert Video
Transcribe a practitioner's video, extract unique insights, and generate article outlines grounded in real experience. This creates content impossible to replicate with generic AI generation.
15 Tools Available to Your Agent
Your OpenClaw agent gets access to these tools automatically via MCP:
Transcription
transcribeTranscribe a video URL from any supported platformget_creditsCheck your credit balance and planLibrary
search_libraryFull-text search across saved transcriptsget_transcriptGet a transcript in any format (txt, srt, vtt, json, timestamps, md)save_transcriptSave a transcription to your libraryCollections
list_collectionsList all transcript collectionscreate_collectionCreate a new collectiondelete_collectionDelete a collectionChannel Monitors
list_monitorsList all channel monitorscreate_monitorAuto-transcribe new videos from a channelupdate_monitorUpdate monitor settingsdelete_monitorRemove a monitorget_monitor_transcriptsGet transcripts from a monitored channelBatch Import
batch_transcribeTranscribe an entire channel or playlistget_batch_statusCheck batch import progressUse Cases for OpenClaw + SoScripted
Content Research
Have your agent transcribe competitor videos, extract key topics, and build a searchable knowledge base. Monitor channels to stay on top of new content automatically.
Podcast & Video Repurposing
Transcribe long-form videos and have your agent extract quotes, generate summaries, or create social media posts from the content.
Market Intelligence
Monitor industry YouTube channels and auto-transcribe new uploads. Search across transcripts to track product announcements, trends, and competitive moves.
Accessibility & Subtitles
Generate accurate SRT or VTT subtitle files for any video. Your agent can batch-process entire playlists or channels.
AI Training Data
Build curated transcript datasets from specific channels or topics. Export in structured JSON format for downstream processing.
Pricing
SoScripted uses a simple credit system. Each transcription costs 1 credit, regardless of video length. Repeated transcriptions of the same URL hit the 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OpenClaw support MCP?
Yes. OpenClaw supports the Model Context Protocol, which means it can connect to any MCP-compatible server like SoScripted. Just add the config block to your MCP settings.
What video platforms are supported?
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Any public video URL from these platforms will work.
How fast is transcription?
Most videos are transcribed in under 10 seconds. If the video has native captions available, we use those for maximum accuracy and speed.
Can my agent transcribe videos in other languages?
Yes. SoScripted automatically detects the language and transcribes in the original language. We support 50+ languages.
Is there a limit on video length?
No hard limit. Short clips and multi-hour videos both cost 1 credit. Our cache means re-transcribing the same URL is instant.
Can I use SoScripted with other AI agents too?
Absolutely. The same MCP config works with Claude Cowork, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any other MCP-compatible agent. See the Claude Cowork guide for a dedicated setup walkthrough.
Can OpenClaw transcribe videos from messaging apps?
If the video is hosted on a supported platform (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest), your OpenClaw agent can transcribe it regardless of where the link was shared — Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, or email.
Can I use OpenClaw Skills instead of MCP for transcription?
Yes. If you prefer not to use MCP, you can create an OpenClaw Skill that calls SoScripted's REST API directly using curl commands. See the 'Alternative: Use an OpenClaw Skill' section above for a ready-to-use SKILL.md example.
Start transcribing with OpenClaw
Create a free account, generate your API key, and connect to OpenClaw in under a minute. 3 free credits included.