How do I choose between speed and transcription accuracy?

You can use different models via the --model flag; smaller models like 'tiny' or 'base' are faster, while 'medium' or 'large' offer higher accuracy.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to use this skill?

No, this skill utilizes the open-source Whisper CLI which runs locally and does not require an API key or an OpenAI subscription.

Does this skill require an internet connection to transcribe?

No, once the models are downloaded on the first run, all transcription is performed locally on your machine for maximum privacy.

Which audio formats are supported?

The skill supports common audio formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, and others compatible with the Whisper CLI.

Can this skill translate audio from other languages?

Yes, by using the '--task translate' flag, Whisper can transcribe non-English audio and translate it directly into English text.

OpenAI Whisper CLI

Name: OpenAI Whisper CLI
Author: drshailesh88

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数据科学与机器学习

Transcribes audio files into text and subtitles locally using OpenAI's Whisper models without requiring an API key.

This skill integrates the powerful Whisper speech-to-text engine directly into the Claude Code environment, enabling high-accuracy local transcription and translation. By leveraging the CLI version of Whisper, users can process audio files across various formats—such as MP3 and M4A—into structured text, SRT, or VTT files without the need for external API calls. This is an essential tool for developers and content creators who require a private, offline solution for generating meeting transcripts, video subtitles, or translating spoken content while maintaining full control over their data.

主要功能

01Automatic translation of foreign language audio into English

02Support for multiple output formats including TXT, SRT, and VTT

03Configurable model selection to balance processing speed and accuracy

04Cross-format audio support for MP3, M4A, and more

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06Local speech-to-text processing with no API key required

使用场景

01Translating non-English audio recordings into English text files

02Creating synchronized subtitle files for video content production

03Generating local transcriptions for meeting recordings and voice notes

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add drshailesh88/krypto openai-whisper

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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