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Today, I'll show you how to connect the Transcript API with ChatGPT. First, make sure you have at least a Plus subscription on ChatGPT so you can access developer mode. Head to the TranscriptAPI.com and sign up for free.
Learn how to quickly connect TranscriptAPI to ChatGPT with step-by-step instructions for setup, authorization, and usage.
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Key Takeaways
- ChatGPT Plus subscription is needed for developer mode.
- TranscriptAPI integration requires creating a custom connector with proper authentication.
- The setup process is straightforward and includes optional customization.
- Users can leverage TranscriptAPI for tasks such as summarizing YouTube videos.
- Support and advanced tips are available via website and related videos.
What the video covers
- Requires ChatGPT Plus subscription to access developer mode.
- Sign up for free at TranscriptAPI.com.
- Enable developer mode in ChatGPT settings under Apps and Connectors.
- Create a custom connector by providing name, description, and MCP server URL.
- Copy necessary details from TranscriptAPI MCP and set authentication method.
- Optionally upload a custom icon for the connector.
- Authorize the connection and enable Transcript API in ChatGPT.
- Use example prompts for tasks like video summarization.
- Confirm actions in ChatGPT to receive summaries.
- Additional resources available for troubleshooting and connecting to Claude.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and prerequisites
- 00:15Enable developer mode in ChatGPT
- 00:27Create a custom connector
- 00:33Gather MCP server details and icon setup
- 00:55Authorize connection and enable Transcript API
- 01:04Using Transcript API with ChatGPT
- 01:17Summary demonstration and support info
- 01:34Additional resources and alternative integrations
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
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Go back to ChatGPT and click your profile icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. Click on the settings and navigate to Apps and Connectors. Press the advanced settings and turn on developer mode. Go back to Connectors
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and press the create button to add a custom connector. Here we need a name, description, and MCP server URL.
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Optionally, you can add a custom icon. You want to go back to the TranscriptAPI.com.
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Click on the MCP. Copy everything you need. Make sure that your authentication method is set to this. For a custom icon, you can just download this PNG file and upload it to ChatGPT. Finally, check this box here and click to create.
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Authorize the connection. On the next screen, go back to GPT, press the plus button, go to More, and enable the Transcript API.
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In the description, you'll find some example prompts you can use in ChatGPT, but just to demonstrate, we're going to use summarization. Write fetch and summarize the key points from this YouTube video and paste the video.
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GPT will ask you to confirm this action, and you'll receive a summary. For issues or questions, check our website or comment below. For advanced ChatGPT tips and tricks, you can check this video right here. And if you want
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to learn how to connect the Transcript API to Claude, click here.
Topics:TranscriptAPIChatGPTChatGPT Plusdeveloper modecustom connectorMCP server URLvideo summarizationYouTube transcriptAPI integrationChatGPT tips
