Clova Speech (Meeting Notes)

Integrating Naver Clova Speech API allows KIRA to convert speech to text for meeting notes.

Web Interface Required!

Clova Speech functionality requires web interface to be enabled. This is because voice recording happens through the web browser and is sent to the KIRA server.

First complete Web Interface Setup, then return to this page.

📋 Prerequisites

• Naver Cloud Platform account
• Clova Speech service application and approval
• ✅ KIRA Web Interface enabled (Required!)

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🔑 Step 1: Apply for Clova Speech

1. Register for Naver Cloud Platform

1. Go to Naver Cloud Platform
2. Sign up and log in
3. Register payment method (required)

2. Apply for Clova Speech Service

1. Console > AI·NAVER API menu
2. Select Clova Speech
3. Click "Apply for service"
4. Agree to terms
5. Application complete (approval takes 1-2 business days)

Waiting for Approval

Clova Speech is available after approval. You'll receive notification via email or SMS when approved.

3. Generate Invoke URL

1. Console > AI·NAVER API > Clova Speech
2. Click "Domain Registration" tab
3. Click "Domain Registration" button
   • Domain: localhost (for testing) or actual domain
4. Copy "Invoke URL" after registration

Example:

https://clovaspeech-gw.ncloud.com/external/v1/13280/eda508206872...

4. Get Secret Key

1. Click "Authentication Info" tab on same page
2. Copy Secret Key

Secret Key Security

Keep your Secret Key secure and don't expose it. Don't commit it to Git.

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⚙️ Step 2: Configure KIRA

1. Enable Web Interface First

Order is Important!

Enable web interface before Clova Speech setup.

1. KIRA App > Environment Variables
2. Scroll to "Web Server / Voice Input" section
3. Turn WEB_INTERFACE_ENABLED toggle ON
4. Complete required web interface settings
5. Save settings and restart server
6. Verify web server is running at http://localhost:8000

See Web Interface Setup Guide for details.

2. Find Clova Speech Section

MCP Settings > Clova Speech

3. Enable Setting

• Turn the toggle switch ON

4. Enter API Information

• CLOVA_INVOKE_URL: The Invoke URL you copied
• CLOVA_SECRET_KEY: Secret Key

5. Save Settings

• Click "Save Settings" button
• Restart server

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✅ Step 3: Use in Web Interface

1. Access Web Browser

1. Go to http://localhost:8000 in browser
2. Log in with Microsoft 365 or Slack account

2. Start Voice Recording

1. Click "Microphone" button on web page
2. Browser requests microphone permission
3. Click "Allow"
4. Recording starts (red dot indicator)

3. Speak Meeting Content

Record the meeting conversation as it happens:

Meeting attendees: John Doe, Jane Smith, Bob Lee
Meeting topic: Project status check

John: Let me share last week's work...
Jane: Backend API development is complete...
Bob: UI design review is needed...

4. Stop Recording

1. Click "Stop" button
2. KIRA automatically converts speech to text
3. Organizes into meeting notes format and sends to Slack

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🎯 Usage Examples

Auto Meeting Notes

[Record on web]
"In today's meeting, we discussed the new project schedule.
The dev team will complete the prototype by next week,
and the design team will prepare UI mockups."

[KIRA sends to Slack]
📝 Meeting Notes

**Date**: 2024-11-20 14:30
**Topic**: New project schedule discussion

**Discussion**:
- New project schedule discussion
- Dev team: Complete prototype by next week
- Design team: Prepare UI mockups

**Decisions**:
1. Prototype deadline: Next week
2. Prepare UI mockups

Voice Memo

[Record on web]
"Need to prepare for client meeting tomorrow.
Check presentation materials and demo environment."

[KIRA saves memo and notifies]
✅ Voice memo saved

Tomorrow's tasks:
- Prepare for client meeting
- Prepare presentation materials
- Check demo environment

Interview Transcription

[Record on web]
Record interview → Auto text conversion → Organized format delivered

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🔧 Troubleshooting

Microphone Permission Error

• Check microphone permissions in browser settings
• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Microphone
• Allow microphone permission for localhost or your site

"Web Interface not enabled"

• Check WEB_INTERFACE_ENABLED in KIRA settings
• Verify web server is running (http://localhost:8000)
• Check logs for web server startup message

"Invalid Invoke URL"

• Verify CLOVA_INVOKE_URL is correct
• Check URL again in Naver Cloud Console
• Make sure entire URL is copied (remove leading/trailing spaces)

"Authentication failed"

• Verify CLOVA_SECRET_KEY is correct
• Check Secret Key again in Naver Cloud Console
• Regenerate key and enter again

Voice Recognition is Inaccurate

• Record in quiet environment
• Maintain proper distance from microphone (20-30cm)
• Speak clearly
• Minimize background noise

Language Recognition Settings

• Clova Speech is optimized for Korean
• English recognition is available but accuracy is higher for Korean

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💡 Tips

Effective Meeting Notes

• Mention attendees and topic at meeting start
• Use keywords like "Decision:", "Action item:" for important decisions
• Speak clearly to improve recognition accuracy

Cost Management

Clova Speech pricing:

• Free: 100 minutes/month
• Paid: Charged per hour beyond free tier

Check usage:

• Naver Cloud Console > Usage > Details

Improve Audio Quality

• External microphone recommended
• USB microphone or headset microphone
• Higher quality than built-in laptop microphone

Long Meeting Recordings

• Split long meetings into multiple recordings
• Separate by topic for each session
• Recommended to split into 30-minute segments

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⚠️ Important Checklist

Check before starting:

• [ ] Naver Cloud Platform registration complete
• [ ] Payment method registered
• [ ] Clova Speech service applied and approved
• [ ] Invoke URL generated
• [ ] Secret Key obtained
• [ ] KIRA Web Interface enabled ✅
• [ ] Web server running (http://localhost:8000)
• [ ] Clova Speech settings entered in KIRA
• [ ] Settings saved and server restarted
• [ ] Browser microphone permission allowed

After checking all items, use the voice recording feature! 🎤