skills.rest
pablomat555
pablomat555COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

openai-whisper-api

Transcribe audio files to text using OpenAI's Whisper API.

1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#api#transcription#whisper#audio#openai#curl#speech-to-text
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pablomat555/eggent-ai --skill openai-whisper-api-pablomat555
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openai-whisper-api
Source: https://github.com/pablomat555/eggent-ai/tree/main/bundled-skills/openai-whisper-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pablomat555/eggent-ai --skill openai-whisper-api-pablomat555

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Transcribing audio manually is slow and error-prone; this skill automates speech-to-text conversion using OpenAI's Whisper API, enabling faster, more accurate transcripts for research, content creation, and accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcribes audio files into text via the Whisper API, with a simple script interface.
  • Supports optional language and prompt parameters to improve accuracy for multilingual or domain-specific content.
  • Use cases include turning interviews, lectures, podcasts, and customer calls into searchable transcripts for indexing, analysis, and archiving.

Quick Start

Run {baseDir}/scripts/transcribe.sh /path/to/audio.m4a after setting OPENAI_API_KEY.

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 audio to text using the OpenAI Whisper API?▼

To transcribe audio to text, this skill uses a curl script to post your audio file to the OpenAI Whisper API endpoint at /v1/audio/transcriptions, returning your speech content as searchable text.

Can I use curl to automate speech-to-text conversion for interviews and podcasts?▼

Yes, you can automate speech-to-text conversion for interviews and podcasts by running the provided transcribe.sh script with curl, which sends your audio files directly to the Whisper API for rapid transcription.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to convert audio files into text?▼

Yes, you must set a valid OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable before running the transcription script, as it is required to authenticate your curl requests to the OpenAI Whisper API endpoint.

How can I improve speech-to-text accuracy for multilingual audio transcription?▼

You can improve multilingual speech-to-text accuracy by passing optional language and prompt parameters in your curl request to the Whisper API, helping it handle domain-specific or non-English audio content.

What audio formats can I send to the OpenAI Whisper API for transcription?▼

You can send common audio formats like m4a to the Whisper API for transcription, posting them via curl to the /v1/audio/transcriptions endpoint to convert your lectures or meetings into text.

Is there a simple way to script audio transcription without writing complex code?▼

Yes, running the transcribe.sh shell script with curl provides a simple command-line interface to send audio files to OpenAI Whisper, converting speech to text without needing complex application code.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
UnlimitedxIQUnlimitedxIQ

openai-tools

Coordinate OpenAI API tasks across image, text, and audio endpoints.

Community
Intermediate
moshehbenavrahammoshehbenavraham
2

openai-whisper-api

Transcribe audio files into text using the OpenAI Whisper API.

Community
Intermediate
deepgramdeepgram
23

openai-whisper-api

Convert audio files to text using the OpenAI Whisper API.

Official
Intermediate
lemonlqflemonlqf

openai-whisper

Transcribe and translate audio and video files into text or subtitles using the Whisper CLI.

Community
Basic