add-voice-transcription

Transcribe WhatsApp voice messages into text using OpenAI's Whisper API.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mbaker95/nanodex --skill add-voice-transcription-mbaker95
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-voice-transcription
Source: https://github.com/mbaker95/nanodex/tree/main/.agents/skills/add-voice-transcription
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mbaker95/nanodex --skill add-voice-transcription-mbaker95

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables your agent to understand and respond to voice messages, bridging the gap between audio communication and text-based AI interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Transcription: Seamlessly converts incoming WhatsApp voice notes into text.
  • Agent Comprehension: Allows the agent to process the content of voice messages as if they were typed.
  • Use Case: Receive a voice memo from a colleague. Instead of manually typing out a response, your agent transcribes the message and formulates a reply based on its content.

Quick Start

Send a voice note in any registered WhatsApp chat and the agent should receive it as [Voice: <transcript>] and respond to its content.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-voice-transcription

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe WhatsApp voice messages for an AI agent to process?

To transcribe WhatsApp voice messages, this Skill integrates OpenAI's Whisper API to convert audio input into text, enabling your agent to process voice notes as if they were typed text.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to transcribe audio notes within a messaging platform?

Yes, you need an active OpenAI API key. The Skill relies specifically on the Whisper API to perform the voice-to-text conversion required for processing incoming audio input.

How does an AI agent understand incoming WhatsApp voice memos?

The agent understands voice memos because the Skill intercepts the audio and transcribes it automatically. The agent receives the message formatted as text, allowing it to comprehend and respond to the spoken content.

Can I use OpenAI Whisper to convert WhatsApp audio notes to text automatically?

Yes, this Skill applies OpenAI Whisper to convert WhatsApp audio notes to text automatically. You must modify the WhatsApp channel handler to route voice messages through the transcription script.

What are the limitations of using Whisper API for WhatsApp voice transcription?

The primary limitation is the dependency on external services and manual setup. You must modify the WhatsApp channel handler, and sustained functionality requires continuous access to the OpenAI API.

What does the agent receive when a WhatsApp voice note is transcribed?

The agent receives the transcribed content formatted as text, specifically wrapped as [Voice: <transcript>]. This allows the AI to process the spoken words and formulate a reply based on the content.