CastingWords offers high-quality, human-powered transcription services with a RESTful API for seamless integration into various workflows.
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Tool to cancel an ordered audio file and issue a refund if applicable. Use when no transcription work has been done on the file (Pre-Processing, Audio Processing, Error states).
Tool to retrieve the current prepay balance for the account. Use when you need to check available funds before placing new transcription orders.
Tool to retrieve the transcript for a given audiofile in the requested format (txt, doc, rtf, or html). Use after a transcription order has been completed.
Tool to retrieve the currently registered webhook URL for account notifications. Use when you need to verify your webhook setup.
Retrieves all available CastingWords transcription service SKUs with pricing. Use this tool to discover available services (transcription, captions, etc.) and their per-minute prices before placing an order. Returns SKU codes needed for order placement.
Create a transcription order for audio/video files at publicly accessible URLs. Returns order ID and audiofile IDs for tracking. Requires prepaid balance for non-test orders. Use test=true to validate URLs without charges.
Tool to order an upgrade for a specific audio file. Use after transcription is complete to add items like timestamps or extra editing. Example: 'Order timestamps for file 12345'.
Registers a webhook URL to receive CastingWords event notifications. When events occur (e.g., transcript completion, refund issued, difficult audio), CastingWords will POST to your registered URL with event details. Use CASTINGWORDS_GET_WEBHOOK to verify the current webhook, and CASTINGWORDS_TEST_WEBHOOK to test notifications.
Tool to request a test webhook call for a specific event type. Use after registering a webhook URL to ensure webhook notifications are functioning properly.
No webhooks.
