Zapier <> Otter.ai Integration

Connecting Otter.ai to Zapier unlocks a new level of automation and efficiency. With seamless integration, you can easily connect Otter to your other favorite tools, automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows. 

Zapier setup

Follow the steps below to connect your Otter account to Zapier. 

1. Click on Apps on the left navigation menu. 
   
2. Click Create a Zap.
   
   Note: If Zapier is not showing as an option on the Apps page, please contact your Otter account manager.
   
3. Click Copy in the pop-up.
   
   Note: Save this code, as it won't be shown again. If you lose this code, you will need to delete and regenerate a new code.
   
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to generate more API keys. 
5. On Zapier side, navigate to your Zap. Add the API key to the authenticate Otter.

Sample APIs Requests

GET /api/public/me - Authenticate API key

Description: This API returns the name and email of the user owning the API key. It is used to authenticate the API key with Otter.

Sample Request:

GET /api/public/me 

Request content-type: application/json 
Request header: {"Authorization": "Bearer $OTTER_API_KEY"}

Sample Response:

{ 
  "first_name": "Otter",
  "last_name": "User",
  "email": "user@otter.ai"
}

Common Errors:

• HTTP 400 Bad Request. "Authorization" is missing from the request header
• HTTP 401 Unauthorized. The API key included in the header is invalid

POST /api/public/speech/import - Import a recording

Description: This API imports a common media file, e.g., an audio or video, to your Otter account. A publicly accessible download link to the media file, and a file name indicating the extension name of the file, need to be provided.

Sample Request:

POST /api/public/speech/import 

Request content-type: application/json 
Request header: {"Authorization": "Bearer $OTTER_API_KEY"} 

{ 
  "file": "https://example.com/download/meeting_recording.mp4", 
  "name": "meeting_recording.mp4" 
}

Sample Response:

{ 
  "status": "success", 
  "completed_at": "2025-01-01 01:00:00Z", 
  "file": "audio.mp3" 
}

Common Errors:

• HTTP 400 Bad Request. "Authorization" is missing from the request header
• HTTP 401 Unauthorized. The API key included in the header is invalid
• HTTP 500 Internal Server Error. It can happen when the download link does not work

GET /api/public/speech/export - Export a recording

Description: This API exports recordings in your Otter account, including the transcripts and summaries. At most, the three most recent recordings will be exported. If you do not have any recordings, the response will be an empty list.

Sample Request:

GET /api/public/speech/export 

Request content-type:application/json 
Request header: {"Authorization": "Bearer $OTTER_API_KEY"}

Sample Response:

{ 
  "status": "success", 
  "data": { 
    "speech_id": "speech_id", 
    "title":"Product Update", 
    "url": "https://otter.ai/note/speech_id", 
    "calendar_guests": 
    { 
      "name":"John Doe", 
      "email":"john.doe@otter.ai", 
      "permission":"collaborate" 
    }, 
    "abstract_summary": "gists", 
    "action_items": 
    [ 
      { 
        "text": "action item 1", 
        "assignee_name": "assignee 1", 
        "assignee_email": "assignee1@email.com" 
      }, 
      { 
        "text": "action item 2", 
        "assignee_name": "assignee 2", 
        "assignee_email": "assignee2@email.com" 
      } 
    ],
    "insights": 
    { 
      "insight topic 1": ["insight 1 text 1", "insight 1 text 2"], 
      "insight topic 2": ["insight 2 text 1", "insight 2 text 2"] 
    }, 
    "outline": 
    [ 
      ["part 1", ["part 1 text 1", "part 1 text 2"]], 
      ["part 2", ["part 2 text 1", "part 2 text 2"]] 
    ], 
    "summary": "The meeting covered a wide list of topics, including...", 
    "transcript": "Transcribed by Otter.ai" 
  } 
}

Common error codes:

• HTTP 400 Bad Request. "Authorization" is missing from the request header
• HTTP 401 Unauthorized. The API key included in the header is invalid

Delete and regenerate your API key 

If you are experiencing issues or can't remember the code, you can delete and regenerate the API key.

1. On the Apps page, click the delete icon () next to your key.
2. Carefully review the pop-up details and click Yes, delete to confirm. 
   
3. Click Create a Zap to generate a new API key. 

Additional assistance

If you require additional assistance connecting Otter to Zapier, check out Zapier's Help Center or contact our Otter Support Team.