Feedback: integrations-power-automate

Documentation Feedback

Original URL: https://www.assemblyai.com/docs/integrations/power-automate
Category: integrations
Generated: 05/08/2025, 4:27:57 pm

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Claude Sonnet 4 Feedback

Generated: 05/08/2025, 4:27:56 pm

Technical Documentation Analysis: Power Automate & AssemblyAI Integration

Overall Assessment

This documentation provides a solid foundation but has several gaps that could create user friction. The structure is logical, but key details are missing, and some explanations assume too much prior knowledge.

Critical Missing Information

1. Prerequisites Section

Missing: Clear requirements before users start

## Prerequisites
- Microsoft Power Automate account (specify license requirements)
- AssemblyAI account with API key
- Basic understanding of Power Automate flows
- Audio files in supported formats (list formats and size limits)

2. Audio Format Specifications

Current issue: No mention of supported audio formats, file size limits, or duration constraints Add:

### Supported Audio Formats
- Formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, M4A
- Maximum file size: 500MB
- Maximum duration: 7 hours
- Minimum sample rate: 8kHz

3. Error Handling & Troubleshooting

Missing: Common error scenarios and solutions Add a section:

## Troubleshooting Common Issues
### Connection Errors
- Invalid API key: Verify key from AssemblyAI dashboard
- Network timeouts: Check firewall settings

### Transcription Errors
- "Audio file not accessible": Ensure URL is publicly accessible
- "Unsupported format": Convert to supported format first

Clarity & Structure Improvements

1. Reorganize Connector Actions Section

Current issue: Actions are listed without clear categorization or usage flow Suggested structure:

## Connector Actions by Workflow

### Basic Transcription Workflow
1. Upload a Media File (if needed)
2. Transcribe Audio
3. Get Transcript

### Advanced Analysis Workflow
4. Get Paragraphs/Sentences in Transcript
5. Search Words in Transcript
6. Get Subtitles for Transcript

### AI-Powered Analysis
7. Run a Task Using LeMUR
8. Retrieve LeMUR Response

2. Improve Action Descriptions

Current issue: Many actions lack sufficient detail Example improvement for “Get Subtitles for Transcript”:

#### Get Subtitles for Transcript
Generate subtitle files (SRT or VTT format) from your completed transcript.

**Parameters:**
- `Transcript ID`: ID from completed transcription
- `Subtitle Format`: Choose SRT or VTT
- `Chars Per Caption`: Maximum characters per subtitle line (default: 40)

**Use cases:**
- Adding captions to videos
- Creating accessible content
- Generating subtitles for social media

Enhanced Examples Needed

1. Complete End-to-End Example

Add: A practical scenario walkthrough

## Example: Automated Meeting Transcription

**Scenario:** Automatically transcribe meeting recordings uploaded to SharePoint

**Flow Steps:**
1. **Trigger:** When a file is created in SharePoint
2. **Condition:** Check if file is audio format
3. **AssemblyAI:** Upload file and transcribe with speaker labels
4. **Logic:** Wait for completion using webhook
5. **Output:** Save transcript to SharePoint and email summary

2. Parameter Configuration Examples

Current issue: Generic parameter descriptions Add specific examples:

### Speaker Labels Configuration
```json
{
  "speaker_labels": true,
  "speakers_expected": 2
}

Content Moderation Setup

{
  "content_safety": true,
  "content_safety_confidence": 75
}

## User Experience Pain Points

### 1. Webhook Setup Complexity
**Current issue:** Webhook configuration is complex and error-prone
**Solutions:**
- Add webhook URL validation steps
- Provide webhook testing instructions
- Include common webhook debugging tips

### 2. Polling vs. Webhook Decision
**Missing:** Clear guidance on when to use each approach
**Add:**
```markdown
## Choosing Between Webhook and Polling

### Use Webhooks When:
- Processing large files (>10 minutes)
- Building production workflows
- Need immediate processing of results

### Use Polling When:
- Testing and development
- Processing short audio files (<5 minutes)
- Simpler setup requirements

3. Cost Considerations

Missing: Information about pricing implications Add:

## Usage & Billing Considerations
- Transcription is billed per audio minute
- LeMUR requests have separate pricing
- File storage is temporary (removed after transcription)
- Failed transcriptions are not charged

Technical Accuracy Issues

1. Webhook Schema Incomplete

Current schema is too basic:

// Current - too minimal
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "transcript_id": {"type": "string"},
    "status": {"type": "string"}
  }
}

// Suggested - more complete
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "transcript_id": {"type": "string"},
    "status": {"type": "string"},
    "message_type": {"type": "string"},
    "created": {"type": "string"}
  },
  "required": ["transcript_id", "status"]
}

2. Parameter Validation

Missing: Input validation guidance Add: Parameter requirements and validation rules for each action

Additional Recommendations

1. Add Visual Flow Diagrams

Include flowcharts showing the two main approaches (webhook vs. polling)

2. Performance Guidelines

## Performance Best Practices
- Use webhooks for files longer than 10 minutes
- Implement retry logic for network failures
- Set appropriate timeout values based on audio length
- Use concurrent processing for multiple files

3. Security Considerations

## Security Best Practices
- Store API keys in secure variables
- Use HTTPS for webhook URLs
- Validate webhook signatures
- Implement proper error logging

4. Integration Examples

Add examples for common integration scenarios:

• SharePoint document processing
• Teams meeting transcription
• Email attachment processing
• Salesforce call logging

This analysis identifies the key areas where the documentation needs improvement to provide a better user experience and reduce support burden.

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