CastingWords offers high-quality, human-powered transcription services with a RESTful API for seamless integration into various workflows.
Tools
Cancel And Refund Audio File
Tool to cancel an ordered audio file and issue a refund if applicable. Use when no transcription work has been done on the file (Pre-Processing, Audio Processing, Error states).
Get Prepay Balance
Tool to retrieve the current prepay balance for the account. Use when you need to check available funds before placing new transcription orders.
Get Transcript
Tool to retrieve the transcript for a given audiofile in the requested format (txt, doc, rtf, or html). Use after a transcription order has been completed.
Get Registered Webhook Url
Tool to retrieve the currently registered webhook URL for account notifications. Use when you need to verify your webhook setup.
Order Transcript
Create a transcription order for audio/video files at publicly accessible URLs. Returns order ID and audiofile IDs for tracking. Requires prepaid balance for non-test orders. Use test=true to validate URLs without charges.
Order Upgrades
Tool to order an upgrade for a specific audio file. Use after transcription is complete to add items like timestamps or extra editing. Example: 'Order timestamps for file 12345'.