ActionSpeechmaticsUpdated September 2026
How do I retrieve a Speechmatics transcript?
Short answer: You can get speechmatics transcript in Speechmatics by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Speechmatics Get Speechmatics Transcript action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Job ID job_id | string | Required | Job ID (required) |
Format format | options | Optional | Format. Options: JSON v2, Text, SRT |
Sample request
{"job_id": "{{trigger.job_id}}","format": "{{trigger.format}}"}
Returns
{"job": {"id": "job_abc","status": "done"},"results": [{"alternatives": [{"content": "Hello"}]}]}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Speechmatics Transcript.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Speechmatics Transcript.
What does the Get Speechmatics Transcript action do in Speechmatics?
Polls a job by ID; returns the transcript with word-level timestamps and confidence scores when status is complete.
What inputs does Get Speechmatics Transcript require?
Required: Job ID. 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 Speechmatics returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Speechmatics returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Get Speechmatics Transcript support batch operations?
Run Get Speechmatics Transcript inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Speechmatics's rate limits.
More actions
Other Speechmatics actions.
Action
List Speechmatics Jobs
Returns recent transcription jobs with status. Useful for monitoring batch workflows or for re-fetching missed completions.
ActionSpeechmatics Transcribe
Submits audio for transcription with options for diarization, custom vocabulary, language packs. Returns job ID for polling. For enterprise workflows needing accent-coverage or custom-domain vocabulary support.