How to Summarize Meetings with OpenClaw
Turn meeting recordings and transcripts into concise summaries with action items, decisions, and follow-ups.
Introduction
Meetings produce valuable information that gets lost without proper documentation. An OpenClaw agent can take meeting transcripts or recordings and produce structured summaries with key decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines -- in seconds rather than the 30+ minutes manual note-taking requires.
Prerequisites
- A KiwiClaw account with an active agent (setup guide)
- Meeting transcripts (from Zoom, Google Meet, Otter.ai, etc.) or audio recordings
- Optional: Whisper skill for audio transcription
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Get Your Meeting Transcript
Most video conferencing tools generate transcripts. Download the transcript from Zoom, Google Meet, or use a service like Otter.ai. If you only have audio, install the OpenAI Whisper skill for transcription.
Step 2: Upload the Transcript
Upload the transcript file to your agent via the Files page or paste it directly in the chat.
Step 3: Request a Summary
"Summarize this meeting transcript. Include: (1) Key decisions made, (2) Action items with owners and deadlines, (3) Open questions, (4) A 3-sentence executive summary. Format as markdown."
Step 4: Distribute the Summary
Ask the agent to post the summary to Slack in the relevant channel, or send it via email using the Himalaya email skill.
Step 5: Automate the Process
For recurring meetings, create a workflow: upload transcript, generate summary, post to Slack, create tasks in your project management tool.
Pro Tips
- Use the Meeting Summarizer template for an optimized summary format.
- Create follow-up tasks -- Ask the agent to turn action items into tasks in Trello or Notion.
- Track decisions over time -- Store meeting summaries in your agent's knowledge base to reference past decisions.
- Generate different versions -- Ask for an executive summary for leadership and a detailed version for the team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can OpenClaw transcribe audio recordings?
Yes. Install the OpenAI Whisper skill to transcribe audio files directly. Upload an MP3 or WAV file, and the agent transcribes it and then summarizes the content. The Whisper API supports multiple languages.
How accurate are the meeting summaries?
Very accurate for well-structured meetings. The agent identifies speakers, extracts decisions, and lists action items with owners. For best results, use transcripts from tools that identify speakers (like Zoom or Otter.ai).
Can the agent track action items across multiple meetings?
Yes. The agent remembers context from previous conversations. You can ask it to compare action items from this week's meeting against last week's to track progress and identify overdue items.