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Dumpling AI

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Overview

The node "Dumpling AI" provides an operation to retrieve the transcript of a TikTok video by specifying its URL. This is useful for extracting spoken content from TikTok videos in text form, enabling further processing such as translation, sentiment analysis, or content summarization. For example, marketers can analyze video transcripts to understand audience engagement, or developers can build applications that index TikTok video content for search.

Properties

Name Meaning
Video URL The full URL of the TikTok video you want to get the transcript for. Example: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890123456789
Preferred Language The 2-letter ISO 639-1 language code specifying the desired transcript language. Options include Arabic (ar), Chinese Simplified (zh), Chinese Traditional (zh-TW), Dutch (nl), English (en), French (fr), German (de), Hindi (hi), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru), Spanish (es), and Turkish (tr). Default is English (en).

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the transcript text of the specified TikTok video in the preferred language. The exact structure is not detailed in the source, but typically it would include fields such as:

  • transcript: The textual transcription of the video's audio.
  • Possibly metadata like timestamps or language code.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential to authenticate with the Dumpling AI service.
  • The node makes HTTP requests to the Dumpling AI API endpoint at https://app.dumplingai.com/api/v1.
  • Proper network connectivity and valid credentials are necessary.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Video URL: If the provided TikTok URL is malformed or inaccessible, the node may fail to retrieve the transcript. Verify the URL format and accessibility.
  • Unsupported Language Code: Using a language code outside the supported list may cause errors or fallback to default language.
  • API Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will prevent successful API calls. Ensure the API key is correctly configured.
  • Rate Limits or Service Downtime: The external API might impose rate limits or experience downtime, causing request failures. Check API status and usage quotas.
  • Empty or No Transcript Returned: Some TikTok videos may not have transcripts available, resulting in empty output.

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