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Stale Otter Meeting transcript? Get Reminded via Slack

If a Otter meeting transcript sits untouched too long, this n8n workflow catches it and has Slack post an alert to a Slack channel as a reminder — nothing falls through the cracks.

difficulty Beginnersetup 20 minresult A hands-off n8n workflow where every relevant Otter meeting transcript automatically reaches Slack — post an alert to a Slack channel.
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    Fetch Otter data

    Add an HTTP Request node (or the native Otter node if you have credentials set up) and point it at the Otter API. Run on a Schedule Trigger and check meeting transcript age. Add a Schedule Trigger before it if this recipe runs on a timer, or a Webhook node if Otter can push events directly.

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    Shape the data with a Set node

    Add a Set node after the fetch step to pull out the fields you need — e.g. id, title (or name), status, and updated_at from the Otter meeting transcript. This keeps the rest of the workflow clean and readable.

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    Send it to Slack

    Add a Slack node set to operation Send Message. Connect your workspace, choose the Channel, and build the message Text from the Set-node fields.

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    Activate and test

    Click Activate in the top-right corner. Trigger a real meeting transcript in Otter (or run the workflow manually against existing data) and confirm it lands correctly in Slack. Once verified, this runs hands-off.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to code anything?

No. n8n is a visual, drag-and-drop builder. You connect your Otter and Slack accounts, map the fields, and activate — no code required.

Where do I get my Otter API credentials?

In your Otter account settings, look for "API", "Developers" or "Integrations" and generate an API key or token. Paste it into n8n's HTTP Request node (as a header or credential) or the native Otter node if one is available.

Can this run on a schedule instead of in real time?

Yes — swap the trigger for a `Schedule Trigger` set to whatever interval fits (every 15 minutes, hourly, daily). The rest of the workflow stays the same.

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