ManualTrigger Automate

For ManualTrigger Automate, easily convert audio files to text by manually triggering a workflow that reads a file from disk, sends it to an API for transcription, and retrieves the result. This streamlined process simplifies file management and enhances productivity by automating speech-to-text conversion.

7/8/2025
3 nodes
Simple
manualsimplereadwritefileapiintegrationfilesstorage
Categories:
Manual TriggeredSimple Workflow
Integrations:
ReadWriteFile

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Content Creators: Individuals or teams producing audio or video content who need to transcribe spoken words into text efficiently.
- Developers: Those looking to integrate speech-to-text capabilities into their applications or services using Eleven Labs API.
- Researchers: Professionals needing to convert interviews or discussions into written format for analysis and reporting.
- Businesses: Organizations that require accurate transcription of meetings, webinars, or customer interactions for documentation purposes.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of converting audio files into text format seamlessly. It automates the process of:
- File Handling: Reading audio files from disk.
- Transcription: Utilizing Eleven Labs API to convert audio into text, eliminating the need for manual transcription.
- Efficiency: Reducing time and effort spent on transcription tasks, allowing users to focus on more critical activities.

Workflow Steps

  • Manual Trigger: The workflow starts when the user clicks the ‘Test workflow’ button, initiating the process.
    2. Read/Write Files from Disk: The specified audio file (/files/tmp/tst1.mp4) is read from the disk, preparing it for transcription.
    3. Create Transcript1: The workflow sends a POST request to Eleven Labs API with the audio file and the model ID (scribe_v1) to generate a text transcript of the audio content. The request includes necessary headers and authentication details.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing File Path: Modify the fileSelector parameter in the 'Read/Write Files from Disk' node to point to a different audio file.
    - Adjusting API Parameters: Update the model_id in the 'Create Transcript1' node to use different transcription models as provided by Eleven Labs.
    - Adding Additional Nodes: Integrate more nodes for further processing, such as saving the transcript to a different location or sending it via email.
    - Modifying Trigger Type: Change the manual trigger to an automated one based on specific events or schedules, enhancing the workflow's automation.