How to Transcribe Podcast Episodes with OpenClaw
Transcribe podcast episodes with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Full text transcripts from YouTube podcasts.
Tool
OpenClaw batch-processes podcast transcription through automated content pipelines. Transcribe an entire season of episodes, generate standardized show notes, and build searchable archives with topic indexing. This structured approach is ideal for podcast networks that need to process and organize large volumes of audio content.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Transcripts tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Transcribe this podcast from YouTube: [URL]"
- OpenClaw extracts the full episode transcript
- Request show notes and key takeaways from the transcript
- Use the text for content repurposing and archiving
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Video Transcripts tool
Transcribe this podcast episode and give me show notes with the top 10 key insights discussed.
Tips
- Use transcripts to build a searchable archive of all your podcast episodes
- Ask for topic-based excerpts for social media promotion
- Combine transcripts from a series to identify recurring themes across episodes