Call MD
Turn meetings into live agent loops. Record, transcribe, and analyze meetings with real-time AI intelligence — before, during, and after calls.
What is Call MD?
Call MD is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to turn meetings into live agent loops. record, transcribe, and analyze meetings with real-time ai intelligence — before, during, and after calls.
Turn meetings into live agent loops. Record, transcribe, and analyze meetings with real-time AI intelligence — before, during, and after calls.
This server falls under the Communication category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Turn meetings into live agent loops. Record, transcribe, and
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx call-mdConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Call MD
Call.md is a macOS desktop application that transforms meetings into live AI agent loops by recording both microphone and system audio in real time, transcribing the conversation, and triggering AI analysis before, during, and after a call. It provides coaching nudges, tracks conversation metrics such as talk ratio and speaking pace, automatically fires MCP tools when it detects relevant information needs, and generates post-meeting summaries with action items. Developers and teams who want AI assistance woven directly into their meeting workflow — rather than applied after the fact — will find Call.md useful for sales calls, interviews, and collaborative design sessions.
Prerequisites
- macOS 12 Monterey or later (Apple Silicon and Intel supported)
- Microphone and Screen Recording permissions granted in System Preferences → Privacy & Security
- A free VideoDB API key from console.videodb.io for transcription and AI features
- Node.js 18+ and npm 10+ if building from source
- An MCP client is not required — Call.md embeds its own MCP integration layer
Install Call.md on macOS
Run the one-line installer script to download and set up the latest release. Alternatively, clone the repository and run npm run dev for a development build.
curl -fsSL https://artifacts.videodb.io/call.md/install | bashGrant system permissions
Open System Preferences → Privacy & Security. Enable Microphone access for Call.md so it can capture your voice, and enable Screen Recording so it can capture system audio from remote callers.
Obtain a VideoDB API key
Visit console.videodb.io, create a free account, and copy your API key. This key enables transcription, AI coaching, and post-meeting summary features.
Authenticate on first launch
Open Call.md and enter your VideoDB API key when prompted. The key is stored locally and used for all transcription and AI calls.
Configure optional MCP server integrations
Navigate to Settings → MCP Servers inside Call.md to connect external tools via stdio (local) or HTTP (remote) transports. This lets the app automatically invoke tools like calendar lookup or CRM updates during a call.
Start a meeting session
Click Record in the main window before or during a call. Call.md will transcribe both audio channels, surface real-time coaching nudges, and compile a summary with action items when the session ends.
Call MD Examples
Client configuration
Call.md runs as a standalone macOS app with built-in MCP support. If you want to expose Call.md as an MCP server to another client, use the stdio transport configured inside the app's Settings → MCP Servers panel. The example below shows a hypothetical external registration.
{
"mcpServers": {
"call-md": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["call-md"],
"env": {
"VIDEODB_API_KEY": "your_videodb_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
These prompts work during or after a Call.md session when connected to an AI assistant.
- "Summarize the key decisions made in the last 15 minutes of this meeting"
- "What action items were mentioned and who is responsible for each?"
- "Generate 5 follow-up questions I should ask based on the conversation so far"
- "What was my talk ratio during this call and how can I improve engagement?"Troubleshooting Call MD
No audio is being captured from remote participants
Ensure Screen Recording permission is enabled in System Preferences → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording. This permission is required to capture system audio output from video call apps like Zoom or Google Meet.
Transcription is not working or returns errors
Verify your VideoDB API key is entered correctly in the app settings. Check that you have an active internet connection, as transcription is processed via the VideoDB cloud service.
MCP tool integrations are not triggering during calls
Go to Settings → MCP Servers and confirm each server is listed and shows a connected status. For stdio transports, ensure the referenced binary or npx package is installed and accessible on your PATH.
Frequently Asked Questions about Call MD
What is Call MD?
Call MD is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that turn meetings into live agent loops. record, transcribe, and analyze meetings with real-time ai intelligence — before, during, and after calls. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Call MD?
Follow the installation instructions on the Call MD GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Call MD?
Call MD works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Call MD free to use?
Yes, Call MD is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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