Frequently Asked Questions about Gladia MCP

Q: What is Gladia MCP?

A: Gladia MCP is an official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables interaction with powerful Speech-to-Text and Audio Intelligence APIs. It allows MCP clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and OpenAI Agents to transcribe audio, analyze speech, translate content, and more.

Q: What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs (Large Language Models). Gladia MCP uses this protocol to give LLMs access to audio processing capabilities.

Q: What features does Gladia MCP offer?

A: Gladia MCP offers audio transcription with speaker diarization, real-time speech-to-text, translation, summarization, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, content moderation, chapterization, audio to LLM integration, and more.

Q: How do I get started with Gladia MCP?

A: First, get an API key from Gladia. Then, depending on the MCP client you’re using (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor), follow the specific installation instructions provided in the Gladia MCP documentation.

Q: Is there a free tier for Gladia API?

A: Yes, Gladia offers a free tier.

Q: Can I use Gladia MCP with OpenAI Agents?

A: Yes, Gladia MCP is compatible with OpenAI Agents.

Q: Where can I find the logs when running Gladia MCP with Claude Desktop?

A: The logs can be found at %APPDATA%Claudelogsmcp-server-gladia.log (Windows) or ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp-server-gladia.log (macOS).

Q: What do I do if I encounter the error “MCP Gladia: spawn uvx ENOENT”?

A: This error means the system cannot find the uvx executable. Find its absolute path using which uvx in your terminal, and then update the command in your Claude Desktop configuration with the full path.

Q: How can I contribute to Gladia MCP?

A: Clone the repository from GitHub, create a virtual environment, install dependencies, and follow the contributing guidelines.

Q: What license is Gladia MCP released under?

A: Gladia MCP is released under the MIT License.

Q: How does Gladia MCP integrate with UBOS platform?

A: Gladia MCP complements the UBOS platform by providing a crucial link between LLMs and the world of audio. Businesses can unlock new possibilities for AI-powered automation and intelligence across various departments, create intelligent and automated workflows that drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and enhance customer experiences by integrating these platforms.