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Processing Transcripts

Outcome: You'll extract value from call recordings and meeting transcripts efficiently.

The Workflow​

If you use Fireflies (or similar):

  • Transcripts auto-sync to your repo
  • Each call becomes a searchable document
  • Rich context for any analysis

If you have transcripts as files:

  • Copy the file path
  • Use it as context in any prompt

Either way, transcripts become fuel for your work.

Hands-On: Analyze a Transcript​

Step 1: Find a transcript​

Either:

  • Pull from Fireflies MCP: "Get my transcript from the call with [Name] on [Date]"
  • Or copy the file path if you have it locally

Step 2: Try these prompts​

Action items:

Read this transcript: [path]

What are the high-priority action items? List them with owners if mentioned.

Decisions:

Read this transcript: [path]

What decisions were made in this meeting? List each one clearly.

Stakeholder priorities:

Read this transcript: [path]

Summarize the stakeholder's main concerns and priorities. What matters most to them?

Technical requirements:

Read this transcript: [path]

Extract any technical requirements mentioned. Include specifics if given.

Step 3: Save useful outputs​

Create a notes file:

Save this analysis to: [paste output path]

Now you have a permanent, searchable record of what mattered from that call.

Common Transcript Tasks​

TaskPrompt Pattern
Meeting summary"Summarize this meeting in 3-5 bullet points"
Follow-up email"Draft a follow-up email based on this call"
Project brief"Create a project brief from this requirements call"
Key quotes"Pull the most important quotes from this interview"
Sentiment check"What was the overall tone? Any concerns I should address?"

The Power Move: Transcripts + Documents​

Transcripts become even more powerful when combined with other context.

Example: Create a proposal from a call​

Here's the transcript from my discovery call with [Client]: [paste path]
Here's our standard proposal template: [paste path]

Create a customized proposal based on what we discussed. Include:
- Their specific challenges (from the call)
- Our proposed solution
- Timeline and next steps

Write to: [paste output path]

Example: Update a project doc after a meeting​

Here's the transcript from our planning meeting: [paste path]
Here's the current project doc: [paste path]

Update the project doc with decisions and changes from the meeting. Highlight what changed.

Write the updated version to: [paste output path]

Pro Tips​

TipWhy It Matters
Be specific about what you want"Action items" vs "summary" vs "decisions" get different outputs
Ask for owners"With owners if mentioned" catches accountability
Combine with templatesTranscripts + your standard format = consistent outputs
Save to filesSearchable later, shareable with team
Process while freshRight after the meeting, context is still top of mind