What actions can I run in Descript?

8 actions are available, including "Get a Job", "Get an Overdub Result (Deprecated)", and "List Jobs", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

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Watch JobsTriggers when a new task or job is added.
Get a JobRetrieves a single job's details.
Get an Overdub Result (Deprecated)Retrieves results for an overdub task.
List JobsRetrieves a list of jobs.
Cancel a JobCancels a single job.
Create a CompletionCreates a new completion.
Generate an Overdub (Deprecated)Generates a new overdub.
Import a Project MediaCreates a new import project media or sequences task.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.

When to use Descript

Common scenarios where Descript automation saves time and reduces manual work.

Use Descript's "Watch Jobs" trigger to react the instant an event occurs and push data into connected tools.
Run "Get an Overdub Result (Deprecated)" in Descript from any upstream event — map fields once and let the automation handle the rest.
Combine "Get an Overdub Result (Deprecated)" from Descript with triggers or actions in other apps to close the loop — one event, many downstream outcomes.

How to connect

Paste your credentials once — WEXTL® stores them encrypted and reuses the connection across every workflow that needs it.

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Enter your credentials below. WEXTL stores them encrypted and uses them only to call the API on your behalf.

Connecting Descript to WEXTL®

Field	Type	Help
API KeyRequired	password	You can generate your API key by contacting Descript support from your Dashboard on Descript website. On `Settings`page of dashboard.

Use in workflow automation

Start from Descript’s Watch Jobs trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Cancel a Job as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 9 ready-made steps for marketing work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Descript workflow on the canvas: Watch Jobs then Cancel a Job

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Descript in your workflows.

Descript has 1 trigger, including "Watch Jobs". Use them to start workflows the moment Descript events fire — no polling required.

Field

Type

Help

API KeyRequired

password

You can generate your API key by contacting Descript support from your Dashboard on Descript website. On Settingspage of dashboard.

Use in workflow automation

Start from Descript’s Watch Jobs trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Cancel a Job as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 9 ready-made steps for marketing work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Descript Integrations

When to use Descript

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Descript Integrations

When to use Descript

How to connect

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Descript Integrations

Descript triggers and actions

When to use Descript

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Descript support?

What actions can I run in Descript?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Descript Integrations

Descript triggers and actions

When to use Descript

How to connect

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Descript support?

What actions can I run in Descript?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Connect Descript to any app in workflows

Connect Descript to any app in workflows