n8n + DumplingAI
Fetch YouTube transcripts in your n8n workflows
Call DumplingAI’s YouTube Transcript endpoint from the n8n HTTP Request node to pull structured transcript data. Combine it with n8n’s built-in nodes for repurposing, enrichment, and distribution.
- Node count
- Works with 1 HTTP node
- Transcript cost
- 2 credits per call
- Timestamps
- Toggle on/off per request
Why n8n teams add DumplingAI
Data built for n8n workflows
Trigger workflows from YouTube RSS feeds, webhooks, or schedulers and pull transcripts immediately.
Use Function, Code, or AI nodes to transform transcript text without maintaining external scripts.
Send transcripts to Slack, Notion, Google Drive, or vector databases with n8n’s native integrations.
Integration overview
How the n8n + DumplingAI workflow fits together
n8n’s HTTP Request node can call DumplingAI directly. Authenticate with your API key, pass the video reference, and capture the JSON response for downstream nodes.
Integration steps
- 1
Drop an HTTP Request node after your trigger
Set the node to POST and reference the YouTube video URL or ID collected earlier in the workflow.
- 2
Set authentication and headers
Switch authentication to Header Auth or Generic Credential. Include your DumplingAI API key following the docs so every request is authorized.
- 3
Parse the transcript fields
The response includes transcript text, detected language, and optional timestamp arrays. Use Set or Code nodes to format the text and pass it to other services.
Workflow ideas
Automations powered by YouTube Transcript data
Mix DumplingAI with n8n’s native actions to uncover new growth, enablement, and operations workflows.
Automated show notes
Trigger on new videos, grab the transcript, summarize key points with OpenAI or Claude nodes, and publish formatted show notes to Notion or Webflow.
Lead enrichment from thought-leader channels
Monitor industry channels, extract transcripts, analyze mentions of tools or trends, and feed the results into your CRM for sales outreach.
Knowledge base ingestion
Pull transcripts, chunk them, and push into Pinecone, Supabase, or Weaviate using n8n’s vector database nodes for retrieval-augmented generation.
Technical checklist
Best practices before you deploy
Credentials management
Store the DumplingAI API key inside an n8n credential (Header Auth is popular) so you can reuse it across multiple workflows safely.
Timeouts
Keep the HTTP Request node timeout above 120 seconds to handle very long videos. Most transcripts return much faster, but longer timeouts prevent premature failures.
Pagination
If you queue multiple videos, use the Split In Batches node to stay within your concurrency limits and avoid hitting platform rate limits.
Resources
Get everything you need to connect n8n
Start with DumplingAI’s API docs, then dive into n8n resources to wire up reliable, secure automations.
DumplingAI YouTube Transcript endpoint guide
Open resource →Create a DumplingAI account
Open resource →n8n HTTP Request node reference
Open resource →FAQ
Answers before you connect n8n to DumplingAI
Can I store the API key securely in n8n?
Yes. Create a dedicated credential (for example, Header Auth) that injects the API key into every request. Reference that credential across workflows instead of hard-coding secrets.
What happens if the transcript is not available yet?
DumplingAI returns clear error messaging in JSON. Add an If node after the HTTP request to handle missing transcripts or retry later.
Can I process multiple videos simultaneously?
Absolutely. Use Split In Batches to iterate through a list of video URLs and call DumplingAI for each one, then merge results when you need aggregate analytics.
Ready to launch n8n + DumplingAI workflows?
Create your DumplingAI account, generate an API key, and connect the YouTube Transcript endpoint to n8n in minutes. Our team can help you scope automations if you need an extra hand.