Descript + Google Drive

Request transcriptions in Descript for new files in your Google Drive folder

Whenever a new file gets added to your Google Drive folder, this workflow springs into action and sets up the Request Transcription in the Descript app. This seamless integration saves you time by kickstarting the transcription process without you manually doing it. Perfect for those who are frequently converting files into transcriptions. Enjoy more productivity, less hassle.

When this happens...
New File in Folder
Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
TriggerScheduled
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Request Transcription
Triggers when a new automatic transcription is ready.
ActionWrite

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Supported triggers and actions

What does this mean?

- Drive
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Parent Folder
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write

- Drive
- File IdRequired
- Sharing PreferenceRequired
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
- File/Folder Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension Copy
Action
Write

Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder IDRequired
Action
Search
- Info
- Filename
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
- Maximum Number of Results
Action
Search
- FilenameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Search or write
New Transcription Ready
Triggers when a new automatic transcription is ready.
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Drive
- FolderRequired
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to ReplaceRequired
- FileRequired
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency Key
Action
Write
- FileRequired
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- FilenameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Folder
- File Types
Action
Search
- Folder NameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder NameRequired
- Search Type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search or write
- File URLRequired
- File NameRequired
- Project
- Drive
Action
Write

About Descript

Descript is a tool for getting accurate, fast, and affordable automatic transcriptions of your audio and video media. Once your media is transcribed, you can also edit the text - media word processing.

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About Google Drive

Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.

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