fathom
Connect to Fathom AI to fetch call recordings, transcripts, and summaries. Use when user asks about their meetings, call history, or wants to search past conversations.
Best use case
fathom is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Connect to Fathom AI to fetch call recordings, transcripts, and summaries. Use when user asks about their meetings, call history, or wants to search past conversations.
Teams using fathom should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/fathom/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How fathom Compares
| Feature / Agent | fathom | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Connect to Fathom AI to fetch call recordings, transcripts, and summaries. Use when user asks about their meetings, call history, or wants to search past conversations.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Fathom Skill
Connect to [Fathom AI](https://fathom.video) to fetch call recordings, transcripts, and summaries.
## Setup
### 1. Get Your API Key
1. Go to [developers.fathom.ai](https://developers.fathom.ai)
2. Create an API key
3. Copy the key (format: `v1XDx...`)
### 2. Configure
```bash
# Option A: Store in file (recommended)
echo "YOUR_API_KEY" > ~/.fathom_api_key
chmod 600 ~/.fathom_api_key
# Option B: Environment variable
export FATHOM_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"
```
### 3. Test Connection
```bash
./scripts/setup.sh
```
---
## Commands
### List Recent Calls
```bash
./scripts/list-calls.sh # Last 10 calls
./scripts/list-calls.sh --limit 20 # Last 20 calls
./scripts/list-calls.sh --after 2026-01-01 # Calls after date
./scripts/list-calls.sh --json # Raw JSON output
```
### Get Transcript
```bash
./scripts/get-transcript.sh 123456789 # By recording ID
./scripts/get-transcript.sh 123456789 --json
./scripts/get-transcript.sh 123456789 --text-only
```
### Get Summary
```bash
./scripts/get-summary.sh 123456789 # By recording ID
./scripts/get-summary.sh 123456789 --json
```
### Search Calls
```bash
./scripts/search-calls.sh "product launch" # Search transcripts
./scripts/search-calls.sh --speaker "Lucas"
./scripts/search-calls.sh --after 2026-01-01 --before 2026-01-15
```
---
## API Reference
| Endpoint | Method | Description |
|----------|--------|-------------|
| `/meetings` | GET | List meetings with filters |
| `/recordings/{id}/transcript` | GET | Full transcript with speakers |
| `/recordings/{id}/summary` | GET | AI summary + action items |
| `/webhooks` | POST | Register webhook for auto-sync |
**Base URL:** `https://api.fathom.ai/external/v1`
**Auth:** `X-API-Key` header
---
## Filters for list-calls
| Filter | Description | Example |
|--------|-------------|---------|
| `--limit N` | Number of results | `--limit 20` |
| `--after DATE` | Calls after date | `--after 2026-01-01` |
| `--before DATE` | Calls before date | `--before 2026-01-15` |
| `--cursor TOKEN` | Pagination cursor | `--cursor eyJo...` |
---
## Output Formats
| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--json` | Raw JSON from API |
| `--table` | Formatted table (default for lists) |
| `--text-only` | Plain text (transcripts only) |
---
## Examples
### Get your last call's summary
```bash
# Get latest call ID
CALL_ID=$(./scripts/list-calls.sh --limit 1 --json | jq -r '.[0].recording_id')
# Get summary
./scripts/get-summary.sh $CALL_ID
```
### Export all calls from last week
```bash
./scripts/list-calls.sh --after $(date -d '7 days ago' +%Y-%m-%d) --json > last_week_calls.json
```
### Find calls mentioning a topic
```bash
./scripts/search-calls.sh "quarterly review"
```
---
## Troubleshooting
| Error | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "No API key found" | Run setup or set `FATHOM_API_KEY` |
| "401 Unauthorized" | Check API key is valid |
| "429 Rate Limited" | Wait and retry |
| "Recording not found" | Verify recording ID exists |
---
## Webhook Setup (Advanced)
For automatic transcript ingestion, see the webhook setup guide:
```bash
./scripts/setup-webhook.sh --url https://your-endpoint.com/webhook
```
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