openai-whisper-api

Transcribe audio files to text or JSON via OpenAI's Whisper API.

Updated Apr 6, 2026

Search Tags:#api #transcription #whisper #audio #openai #curl

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Skill: openai-whisper-api
Source: https://github.com/dakshrawat298-gif/SOL-ALPHA-GUARDIAN/tree/main/packages/skills/skills/openai-whisper-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dakshrawat298-gif/SOL-ALPHA-GUARDIAN --skill openai-whisper-api-dakshrawat298-gif

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Transcribing audio files into readable text for quick indexing, search, or captioning using OpenAI's Whisper API.

Core Features & Use Cases

Transcribe audio files into text using the Whisper API.
Supports common formats (m4a, ogg, wav) and outputs plain text or JSON transcripts.
Use case: convert meeting recordings into searchable notes or captions for videos.

Quick Start

Run the transcribe script with your audio file path to generate a transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about openai-whisper-api

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I transcribe an audio file to text using the OpenAI Whisper API?▼

You can transcribe audio by sending a local audio file to the /v1/audio/transcriptions endpoint via curl. The script requires your OPENAI_API_KEY and the file path to generate a plain text or JSON transcript.

What audio formats can I transcribe using the Whisper API?▼

The transcription script supports common audio formats including m4a, ogg, and wav files. It sends these local audio files to the Whisper API endpoint to output readable plain text or JSON transcripts.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to transcribe meeting recordings?▼

Yes, an active OPENAI_API_KEY is required to authenticate requests to the Whisper API. The script uses this key alongside curl to process your local audio file and generate the text transcript.

Can I use curl to get JSON transcripts from the Whisper API?▼

Yes, the script uses curl to perform the HTTP request to the Whisper API endpoint. You can configure the output to return structured JSON transcripts instead of plain text for your meeting notes or captions.

What is the best way to convert audio files into searchable notes?▼

Using the OpenAI Whisper API transcribes your meeting recordings into readable text quickly. You can run the provided script with your local audio file to generate text outputs suitable for indexing and searching.

Does this Whisper API transcription approach work for generating video captions?▼

Yes, transcribing audio with the Whisper API is suitable for generating captions from video audio tracks. You provide the extracted local audio file, and the curl script outputs text transcripts you can use for captioning.