Ingest Audio

Upload audio files to get a file_id for chat operations with transcription.

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Fast
Average 2s response
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Secure
Enterprise-grade
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Reliable
99.9% uptime SLA
example.js
REST API
const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.skimming.ai/ingest/v1/api/audio',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      file_id: 'abc123-def456-ghi789',
      question: 'What are the main points?',
      streaming: false
    })
  }
);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What's in the API

Powerful features designed to help you build amazing applications with ease.

Audio Ingestion for Q&A

Upload audio and receive a `file_id` that can be used to ask questions about what was said.

Multiple Audio Formats

Supports MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC, FLAC, M4A, and WebM audio uploads.

Transcript-Oriented Workflow

Designed to power transcription-based experiences like summaries, search, and Q&A.

Single Upload, Many Questions

Reuse the same `file_id` to ask multiple questions without re-uploading.

Fast Follow-Up

Upload once and immediately call the chat endpoint for real-time answers.

API Key Access Control

Access to ingested audio remains protected via your Bearer token.

Common Use Cases

See how developers are using this API to solve real-world problems.

Meeting Transcription

Ingest recordings, then ask for decisions, action items, and summaries.

Call QA

Analyze support/sales calls for objections, sentiment, and key moments.

Podcast Workflows

Ingest episodes to generate show notes and searchable transcripts.

Lecture Notes

Ingest lectures and ask targeted questions for studying.

Multi-Speaker Analysis

Ingest audio and query by speaker/topics (when supported).

Compliance Audits

Search transcripts for required disclosures or risky statements.

Technical Specifications

Everything you need to know to integrate this API.

Endpoint

Base URL

/v1/ingest/v1/api/audio

HTTP Method

Request type

POST

Authentication

Security method

Bearer Token (API Key)

Rate Limit

Request limits

Based on subscription tier

Frequently Asked Questions

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