fireflies_search_transcripts
fireflies_search_transcripts
Searches across all Fireflies transcripts by keyword or phrase. This powerful tool lets you discover conversations mentioning specific topics, products, customers, or any other keywords across your entire meeting history.
Fireflies is the only integration that provides native keyword search across transcripts. Use this to find specific topics without knowing dates or participants.
Prerequisites
Fireflies Integration Required
This tool requires Fireflies integration to be configured. See the Fireflies Setup Guide for configuration instructions.
Parameters
keyword
fromDate
toDate
limit
Request
Response
Response Properties
Common Use Cases
Topic-Based Discovery
Find all conversations about a specific topic across your entire meeting history.
Example:
Natural language workflow:
- AI uses
fireflies_search_transcriptswith keyword “API integration” - Filters to Q4 date range
- Returns all matching transcripts with context snippets
- Shows where and when the topic was discussed
What you get:
- All meetings discussing the topic
- Context snippets showing usage
- Speaker attribution per mention
- Chronological topic tracking
Customer Feedback Analysis
Find customer mentions or feedback across all client conversations.
Example:
Natural language workflow:
- Searches transcripts for keywords
- Returns all matching meetings
- Shows customer feedback in context
- Identifies patterns and trends
What you get:
- Customer sentiment on topics
- Feature requests and pain points
- Recurring themes
- Feedback timeline
Competitive Intelligence
Track competitor mentions across sales conversations.
Example:
Natural language workflow:
- Searches for competitor names
- Returns relevant conversations
- Shows competitive context
- Identifies objection patterns
What you get:
- Competitive mention frequency
- Context of competitor discussions
- Common comparisons
- Competitive positioning insights
Mind Creation from Topics
Find conversations about specific topics, then create minds from those discussions.
Example:
Natural language workflow:
- Searches for “enterprise security” keyword
- Retrieves full transcripts for matching meetings
- Identifies customer speakers from those segments
- Creates minds for each customer focused on security discussions
- Trains on their security-related segments
What you get:
- Topic-focused minds
- Customer-specific security concerns
- Targeted simulation capabilities
- Context-aware digital twins
Error Responses
400 Bad Request - Missing Keyword
Solution: Provide a keyword parameter with your search query.
401 Unauthorized
Solution: Verify your Fireflies API key is configured correctly.
429 Rate Limit Exceeded
Solution: Wait before retrying. Reduce search frequency or use more specific keywords.
No Results Found
Solution: Not an error—no transcripts contain the keyword. Try:
- Using different or broader keywords
- Checking for typos
- Widening the date range
- Using partial matches or variations
Best Practices
Effective Keywords
- Use specific, relevant keywords for best results
- Try variations of terms (e.g., “pricing”, “price”, “cost”)
- Use phrases for more precise matches (e.g., “enterprise features”)
- Combine search with date filtering for targeted results
Search Strategy
- Start with broad keywords, then refine
- Use date ranges to narrow large result sets
- Review snippets before retrieving full transcripts
- Save transcript IDs for later retrieval
Integration with Minds
- Search for topics to find relevant conversations
- Retrieve full transcripts for matches
- Create topic-specific minds from search results
- Build knowledge bases around themes
Performance Tips
- Specific keywords return faster than generic ones
- Use date filters to reduce search scope
- Limit results to only what you need
- Review snippets to avoid unnecessary transcript downloads
Unique Fireflies Capability
Why Fireflies Search is Special
Unlike Gong and Fathom, Fireflies provides native full-text search across all transcripts:
- No Date Required: Find conversations without knowing when they happened
- Topic Discovery: Uncover forgotten discussions about important topics
- Pattern Recognition: Identify recurring themes across time
- Contextual Snippets: See keywords in context before downloading transcripts
Example workflow:
This unique capability makes Fireflies ideal for:
- Topic-based mind creation
- Historical conversation analysis
- Feature request tracking
- Customer insight mining
Integration with Mind Reasoner
Workflow: Topic-Based Mind Creation
Natural language example:
