Agent skill · software engineering · jeremylongshore
fathom-install-auth
Configure Fathom AI meeting assistant API access with API key authentication.
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for API key generation and testing that extend the AI's capabilities with Fathom's API.
What it needs
Requires curl, jq installed locally. Requires fathom account access. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Fathom Install & Auth Output A scoped Fathom credential/integration reference for the intended environment, with a verified low-impact connection test. A credential ownership, rotation, and revocation path that protects meeting content and contacts. Examples Configure a development credential from the approved secret manager and verify access against a synthetic meeting/test account, recording only environment and result. If a token appears in code, logs, or support material, revoke it immediately and issue a replacement before further diagnosis. Overview Set up Fathom AI API access for retrieving meeting transcripts, summaries, and action items. The API at api.fathom.ai/external/v1 uses X-Api-Key header authentication with per-user API keys. Prerequisites Fathom account (free or Team plan) API access enabled in Settings Instructions Step 1: Generate API Key 1. Log in to https://fathom.video 2. Navigate to Settings > Integrations > API Access 3. Click Generate API Key 4. Copy and store the key securely Step 2: Configure Environment Step 3: Test API Connectivity Step 4: OAuth Setup (For Public Apps) Error Handling Error Cause Solution ------- ------- ---------- 401 Unauthorized Invalid API key Regenerate in Settings > API Access 403 Forbidden Key lacks access API keys access your meetings + team shared 429 Too Many Requests Rate limit (60/min) Implement backoff Empty meetings list No recordings yet Record a meeting first Resources Fathom API Docs Fathom API Quickstart Fathom Help Center Next Steps Proceed to fathom-hello-world to retrieve your first meeting transcript.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/fathom-install-auth