Top 10 Plugins and Integrations to Supercharge Descript

With the marketplace launch, Descript now supports third-party plugins and integrations. We tested many options and curated a list of the top 10 tools that add real production value. These plugins address loudness, metadata, transcript enrichment, distribution, and creative effects.

1. LoudnessPro — LUFS Normalizer

LoudnessPro automates track normalization to podcasting standards (e.g., -16 LUFS for stereo). It integrates into Descript's export chain so you can publish compliant files without a separate mastering step.

2. ShowNotesPlus — Auto Show Notes Generator

Generate SEO-friendly show notes from your transcript. The plugin extracts timestamps, quotes, and suggested chapter headings, producing a ready-to-paste CMS snippet.

3. CaptionCraft — Enhanced Subtitles

CaptionCraft improves subtitle readability with smart line breaks, caption length controls, and automatic speaker labels. It exports SRT, VTT, and burn-in captions for social videos.

4. RightsKeeper — Clip Licensing Tracker

RightsKeeper tags clips with licensing metadata and keeps a permissions log. For teams that repurpose field audio, this plugin saves legal headaches later.

5. VisualCrop — Aspect Ratio Presets

Crop and reframe video with presets for 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9. VisualCrop also provides safe zones for overlaying captions and CTAs used on social platforms.

6. TranscriptAI — Summarizer & Headliner

Leverage an AI model to summarize episode sections and propose social headlines. The plugin gives multiple headline variations and A/B test-ready copy suggestions.

7. AnalyticsBridge — Listen and Clip Analytics

Plug Descript exports into your analytics pipeline to measure which clips get the most engagement. It tags exported clips with campaign IDs for cross-platform tracking.

8. ArchiveSync — Cloud Backup and Versioning

ArchiveSync automatically backs up raw and exported files to S3 or Google Cloud with versioning. It also stores transcript snapshots to help when you need to restore earlier drafts.

9. NoiseForge — Advanced Noise Reduction

NoiseForge provides machine-learning-based noise reduction tuned for common issues like HVAC hum, keyboard clicks, and mic rubbing. It works as a clip-level effect with preview before applying.

10. SocialScheduler — Direct Post to Platforms

Schedule your exported clips to post directly to Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube. SocialScheduler supports custom caption templates and auto-inserts show notes and timestamps.

How to Choose Plugins

Not every team needs every plugin. Start by identifying your bottleneck: is it loudness, distribution, or metadata? Pick one plugin that addresses that bottleneck, validate it on a single episode, and then scale up. Always check privacy, data handling policies, and enterprise compliance if you operate in regulated spaces.

Best Practices for Plugin Management

• Whitelist plugins: Maintain a short list of approved tools for production projects.
• Test on staging: Validate plugin effects with a staging export before publishing live episodes.
• Document versions: Record which plugin versions were used for each episode in case you need to reproduce a result.

Conclusion

The plugin marketplace unlocks a lot of potential for Descript users, letting teams stitch together an automated, consistent production flow. The right set of plugins can remove friction, improve quality, and speed up publishing — but they require governance and testing. Start small, measure impact, and scale what works.