Agent skill

Granola Performance Tuning

by jeremylongshore in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace

Optimize Granola transcription accuracy, note quality, and processing speed.

MITAuto-check passedMedia & Creative

Install Granola Performance Tuning

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill granola-performance-tuning -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace granola-performance-tuning --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/.curated/granola-performance-tuning .claude/skills/granola-performance-tuning && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
granola-performance-tuning
GitHub stars
2.8k
Token cost
~1.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
736 words
Files
2 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
3,342
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Optimize Granola transcription accuracy, note quality, and processing speed.

  • Works in 6 steps: Optimize Audio for Transcription → Improve Meeting Practices → Optimize Templates for AI Quality → …
  • Improving transcription quality
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Prerequisites, Instructions and Output, plus 4 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Granola Performance Tuning is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Optimize Granola transcription accuracy, note quality, and processing speed. Use when improving transcription quality, reducing processing time, optimizing templates for better AI output, or tuning audio setup. Trigger: "granola performance", "granola accuracy", "granola quality", "improve granola", "granola transcription better".

Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files, including reference files (for example `references/implementation.md`). Compatibility notes: Designed for Claude Code

It sits in Media & Creative, covering Transcription. The repository describes itself as: Model-agnostic agent-skills platform with a harness-free canonical layer, verified adapters, and the ccpi package manager. Explore at tonsofskills.com. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Improving transcription quality
  • Reducing processing time
  • Optimizing templates for better AI output
  • Tuning audio setup

Example prompts

  • “granola performance”
  • “granola accuracy”
  • “granola quality”
  • “/granola-performance-tuning”

Requirements

  • Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code
  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Write, Edit

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Optimize Audio for Transcription
  2. Improve Meeting Practices
  3. Optimize Templates for AI Quality
  4. Post-Meeting Quality Review (5 Minutes)
  5. Use Granola Chat to Fill Gaps
  6. Measure and Track Quality

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit cfae287. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Read
    • Write
    • Edit

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown).

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • granola.ai
    • docs.granola.ai

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

  • Compatibility

    Designed for Claude Code

    From compatibility in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

Context cost

Granola Performance Tuning loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs, and up to ~2.6k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 90 tokens; SKILL.md has 736 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~90
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.8k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~2.6k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace at commit cfae287, republished under its MIT licence (© jeremylongshore). 736 words, ~1,848 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/granola-performance-tuning/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
granola-performance-tuning
description
Optimize Granola transcription accuracy, note quality, and processing speed. Use when improving transcription quality, reducing processing time, optimizing templates for better AI output, or tuning audio setup. Trigger: "granola performance", "granola accuracy", "granola quality", "improve granola", "granola transcription better".
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit
compatibility
Designed for Claude Code
version
1.13.0
license
MIT
author
Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
tags
saas, granola, performance, transcription

Granola Performance Tuning

Overview

Optimize Granola output quality across three dimensions: audio/transcription accuracy, AI enhancement quality, and integration speed. Granola's AI (GPT-4o/Claude) produces better output when it has clean audio, well-typed notes, and structured templates.

Prerequisites

  • Working Granola installation with meetings captured
  • Willingness to improve audio setup and meeting practices
  • At least 3-5 meetings captured to establish baseline quality

Instructions

Step 1 — Optimize Audio for Transcription

Granola captures system audio from your device. Transcription accuracy depends entirely on audio quality:

Hardware recommendations (by priority):

SetupAccuracy ImpactRecommendation
Wired headset with micHighestBest for solo/remote meetings
USB condenser micHighBest for in-office, multiple speakers
Laptop built-in micMediumAcceptable for quiet environments
Bluetooth headsetVariableMay cause dropouts — test first
Speakerphone in roomLowEcho and distance degrade accuracy

Audio configuration checklist:

  • Correct input device selected in System Settings > Sound > Input
  • Input volume at 75-100% (not too low, not clipping)
  • Audio enhancements disabled (Windows: right-click device > Properties > disable enhancements)
  • No conflicting virtual audio software (Loopback, BlackHole, etc.)
  • Bluetooth device stable (or switch to wired if experiencing drops)

Room setup:

  • Minimal background noise (close doors, turn off fans)
  • Soft surfaces to reduce echo (avoid glass-walled conference rooms)
  • Mic within 12 inches of speaker(s)
  • Meeting participants using headsets (reduces echo and crosstalk)
Step 2 — Improve Meeting Practices

These behaviors directly improve Granola's output:

PracticeImpactWhy It Helps
State names when assigning workHigh"Sarah, can you handle the API spec?" enables correct attribution
Use explicit action languageHigh"Action item: review by Friday" — AI detects structured language
One speaker at a timeHighCrosstalk confuses speaker diarization
Summarize decisions verballyMedium"So we've decided to go with option B" — AI captures decisions
Spell technical terms first timeMedium"We'll use Kubernetes, K-U-B-E-R-N-E-T-E-S" — improves accuracy
Type notes during the meetingHighYour notes give the AI critical context for enhancement
Brief recap at meeting endMedium"To summarize, we agreed on X, Y, and Z" — improves summary
Step 3 — Optimize Templates for AI Quality

Template structure directly affects the quality of enhanced output:

High-quality template design:

markdown
## Summary
[2-3 sentence overview of the meeting]

## Key Decisions
[Bullet list of decisions made, with reasoning]

## Action Items
[Format: - [ ] @person: task (due date)]

## Open Questions
[Items that need follow-up or weren't resolved]

## Next Steps
[What happens after this meeting]

Template optimization tips:

  1. Use 5-7 sections max — too many sections dilute content
  2. Include format hints — [Format: - [ ] @person: task] guides the AI
  3. Put Action Items near the end — AI processes sequentially, actions at the end capture the full meeting
  4. Add "Verbatim Quotes" section for customer calls — AI will pull exact language from the transcript
  5. Avoid generic sections — "Notes" and "Discussion" produce vague output; be specific
Show full SKILL.md (321 more words)Show less
Step 4 — Post-Meeting Quality Review (5 Minutes)

After enhancing notes, spend 5 minutes on quality assurance:

  • Summary accurate? Does it reflect what actually happened?
  • Action items complete? Are all commitments captured with correct owners?
  • Decisions correct? No hallucinated decisions or mixed-up attributions?
  • Sensitive content? Remove anything that shouldn't be shared before posting
  • Missing context? Add background the AI couldn't know
Step 5 — Use Granola Chat to Fill Gaps

After enhancement, use Chat to improve the notes:

"What did Mike say about the timeline?"
→ Searches transcript for Mike's statements about timeline

"Were there any disagreements that aren't captured in the summary?"
→ Analyzes transcript for conflicting viewpoints

"Add the budget numbers that were discussed"
→ Pulls specific figures from the transcript

"Rewrite the action items with more detail"
→ Expands terse action items with transcript context
Step 6 — Measure and Track Quality
MetricTargetHow to Measure
Transcription accuracy>95% word accuracySpot-check 2-3 min of transcript vs. audio
Action item detection>90% capturedCompare enhanced notes to manual list
Decision accuracy100% correctVerify all listed decisions actually happened
Processing time<2 min for 30-min meetingTimestamp when meeting ends vs. when notes are ready
Enhancement usefulness4+/5 team ratingMonthly survey: "How useful are Granola notes?"

Track these monthly. If accuracy drops below target:

  1. Check audio setup (most common cause)
  2. Review template structure
  3. Verify meeting practices are being followed
  4. Contact Granola support for persistent issues

Output

  • Audio setup optimized for maximum transcription accuracy
  • Meeting practices improving AI output quality
  • Templates structured for effective enhancement
  • Quality measurement process established

Error Handling

IssueCauseFix
<85% transcription accuracyPoor microphone or noisy roomUpgrade to wired headset, reduce background noise
Action items missedVague language ("someone should...")Use explicit format: "Action item: @person does X by Y"
Wrong speaker attributionCrosstalk or no name usageState names, avoid overlapping speech
Slow processing (>5 min)Long meeting or server loadNormal for 2+ hour meetings; check status.granola.ai
Hallucinated decisionsAI filling template sectionsReview before sharing; remove decisions that didn't happen

Examples

env=sandbox; p95=420ms->310ms; concurrency=2; queue=healthy; delivery=pass; retention=none; rollback=perf-r3 documents a safe canary without retaining notes.

Resources

Next Steps

Proceed to granola-cost-tuning for cost optimization and plan selection.

© jeremylongshore, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 1 other file (references) in skills/.curated/granola-performance-tuning of jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/implementation.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit cfae287

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Questions about Granola Performance Tuning

What does Granola Performance Tuning do?

Optimize Granola transcription accuracy, note quality, and processing speed. Granola Performance Tuning is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Optimize Granola transcription accuracy, note quality, and processing speed.

When should I use Granola Performance Tuning?

Granola Performance Tuning fits situations like: improving transcription quality; reducing processing time; optimizing templates for better AI output; tuning audio setup.

How do I install Granola Performance Tuning in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill granola-performance-tuning -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/granola-performance-tuning in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .claude/skills/granola-performance-tuning in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Granola Performance Tuning in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill granola-performance-tuning -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/granola-performance-tuning in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .agents/skills/granola-performance-tuning in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Granola Performance Tuning in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill granola-performance-tuning -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/granola-performance-tuning, .gemini/skills/granola-performance-tuning, .github/skills/granola-performance-tuning and .opencode/skills/granola-performance-tuning in your project.

What does Granola Performance Tuning need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Granola Performance Tuning is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit. Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code.

Does Granola Performance Tuning access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. As links in the text: granola.ai and docs.granola.ai. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Granola Performance Tuning safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Granola Performance Tuning use?

Granola Performance Tuning is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Granola Performance Tuning use?

About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 786 tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Granola Performance Tuning?

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Who maintains Granola Performance Tuning?

jeremylongshore (a GitHub user) maintains it in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace, which has 2,827 GitHub stars. The repository holds 3,342 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.