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Transcribe Audio/Video

Drop MP3/MP4 files and get accurate transcripts using Whisper AI. Works with podcasts, YouTube videos, Zoom calls, and more.

Extract Key Points & Actions

AI-powered analysis identifies the most important takeaways and actionable next steps from hours of content.

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// Your AI summarizer in action
const summarizer = new AISummarizer()
await summarizer.transcribe('podcast.mp3')
const summary = await summarizer.summarize()
summary.exportMarkdown()
✓ Transcribed 45-min podcast
✓ 5 key points extracted
✓ 3 action items identified
✓ Exported to summary.md
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