ASR

Transcribe audio files into text using the z-ai-web-dev-sdk.

Updated Aug 1, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skkarki/Sanam --skill asr-skkarki
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Skill: ASR
Source: https://github.com/skkarki/Sanam/tree/main/skills/ASR
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skkarki/Sanam --skill asr-skkarki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires z-ai-web-dev-sdk, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need to convert spoken audio into accurate, searchable text for transcripts, captions, accessibility, and analytics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Robust Transcription: Transcribes a wide range of audio formats (WAV, MP3, M4A) into clean text with support for stream and batch processing.
  • SDK & CLI Flexibility: Use the z-ai-web-dev-sdk in backend code or the CLI for quick transcriptions, batch jobs, and automation.
  • Practical Scenarios: Meeting notes, interviews, podcasts, and voice memos can be transformed into text for search and analysis.

Quick Start

Transcribe a file: z-ai asr --file ./audio.wav Transcribe from base64: z-ai asr --base64 "BASE64_ENCODED_AUDIO" -o transcript.json Stream transcription: z-ai asr -f ./audio.wav --stream

Frequently Asked Questions about ASR

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

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How do I transcribe audio files to text using a backend SDK?

To transcribe audio files to text using a backend SDK, use the z-ai-web-dev-sdk to process formats like WAV, MP3, and M4A. It handles base64 encoding and provides error handling for batch processing and real-time transcription.

Can I transcribe multiple audio files from a directory in batch?

Yes, you can transcribe multiple audio files from a directory using the batch processing feature. The CLI supports directory-wide tasks, allowing you to automate transcription for common formats like WAV and MP3.

Does the speech-to-text CLI support real-time streaming transcription?

Yes, the speech-to-text CLI supports real-time streaming transcription. You can use the stream flag with the CLI to process audio files like WAV and output text dynamically as the audio is processed.

What audio formats are supported for transcription and accessibility?

The supported audio formats for transcription and accessibility are WAV, MP3, and M4A. These common formats are processed into clean text for transcripts, captions, and analytics via the z-ai-web-dev-sdk.

Do I need base64 encoding to process audio for speech-to-text conversion?

You need base64 encoding to process audio for speech-to-text conversion when passing audio data directly through the CLI. The tool accepts a base64 encoded string as an alternative to providing a file path.

What is the best way to automate meeting notes transcription from voice memos?

The best way to automate meeting notes transcription from voice memos is using the CLI for batch jobs. It transcribes voice memos into searchable text, transforming interviews and podcasts into text for analysis.