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ActionHume AIUpdated May 2026
How do I score audio/video for emotion with Hume?
Short answer: Drop the "Hume AI → Hume Expression Measurement" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
URLs urls | array | Required | Audio/video/text URLs to analyze |
Face Model models_face | options | Optional | Face Model. Options: No, Yes |
Voice/Prosody Model models_prosody | options | Optional | Voice/Prosody Model. Options: Yes, No |
Language Model models_language | options | Optional | Language Model. Options: No, Yes |
Sample request
{"urls": "{{trigger.urls}}","models_face": "{{trigger.models_face}}","models_prosody": "{{trigger.models_prosody}}","models_language": "{{trigger.models_language}}"}
Returns
{"job_id": "job_abc"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Hume Expression Measurement.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Hume Expression Measurement.
What does the Hume Expression Measurement action do in Hume AI?
Returns per-segment scores across 50+ emotion dimensions for audio, video, or text. For "is this customer call escalating in frustration?" or "score this user video reaction" workflows.
What inputs does Hume Expression Measurement require?
Required: URLs. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Hume AI returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Hume Expression Measurement support batch operations?
Yes. Run Hume Expression Measurement inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Hume AI's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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