Automated Show Notes Drafting
When a Descript transcript is marked complete, WebRun reads the transcript, drafts show notes including an episode summary, chapter timestamps pulled from scene markers, and guest links, logs the draft to Google Sheets, and posts it to the Slack podcast channel for the host to review and edit before publishing.
How do I automatically draft podcast show notes from a Descript transcript?
When a Descript transcript is complete, WebRun reads the full text and scene markers, drafts show notes with an episode summary, chapter timestamps, and guest links, logs the draft to Google Sheets with a Pending Review status, and posts it to Slack so the host can review and edit before publishing.
- Show notes are drafted within minutes of a transcript being completed in Descript
- The host spends less time writing and more time editing a ready draft
- Every draft is logged in Google Sheets so nothing is lost between review and publish
Built for podcast producers · podcast hosts · audio editors · content creators
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
web.descript.comin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Descript - read completed transcript and scene markers
descript.com
WebRun opens Descript to read completed transcript and scene markers. - Open the completed episode project in Descript
- Read the full transcript and note scene markers with their timestamps
- Identify key topics, guest names, resources mentioned, and notable quotes
- Draft an episode summary of two to three sentences covering the main topic and guest
Done when The transcript has been read and all key details extracted for the show notes draft.
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Google Sheets - log the show notes draft
google.com
WebRun opens Google Sheets to log the show notes draft. - Open the show notes tracker sheet
- Add a new row with the episode title, draft summary, timestamped chapters, and any guest links
- Set the row status to Pending Review so the producer knows it needs attention
Done when The show notes draft is logged in Google Sheets with Pending Review status.
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Slack - post draft for host review
slack.com
WebRun opens Slack to post draft for host review. - Post the full show notes draft to the podcast Slack channel, including the episode title, summary, chapter timestamps, and links
- Include a note directing the host to the Google Sheets row for full editing
- Do not publish or upload the show notes to any hosting platform without host approval
Done when The host has the full show notes draft in Slack and Google Sheets ready to review.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Will it publish the show notes to Buzzsprout or the website automatically?
No. WebRun drafts the show notes and posts them for review in Slack and Google Sheets. Nothing is published to your podcast host or website without the host approving and uploading manually.
How accurate are the timestamps?
Timestamps come from the scene markers the editor placed in Descript, so accuracy depends on the markers already in the project. If markers are missing, WebRun notes the main topic shifts from the transcript text instead.
Can I give it a show notes template to follow?
Yes. Paste your preferred structure into the workflow settings and WebRun will match it, including your section headings, link placement, and summary length, on every episode.
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