openai-whisper

Transcribe audio files to text locally using the Whisper CLI.

2|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill openai-whisper-enclawed
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Skill: openai-whisper
Source: https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss/tree/main/skills/openai-whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill openai-whisper-enclawed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It turns spoken audio into accurate text on your machine, avoiding cloud transcription services and keeping sensitive recordings local.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Speech-to-Text: Run Whisper from the command line to transcribe audio files without an internet-dependent API.
  • Translation and Captioning: Generate translated text or subtitle formats such as SRT for meetings, interviews, lectures, and media workflows.
  • Privacy-Preserving Processing: Keep recordings on-device, making it suitable for confidential, regulated, or offline environments.

Quick Start

Use the Whisper CLI to transcribe the attached audio file locally and return the output as plain text.

Frequently Asked Questions about openai-whisper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe audio files locally without an API key?

You can transcribe audio files locally by running the Whisper CLI to process your recordings on-device, which returns the output as plain text without requiring a remote API key.

Can I generate SRT subtitles for lectures and meetings offline?

Yes, you can generate SRT subtitles offline for meetings, lectures, and interviews by using the local Whisper CLI to produce caption formats without sending your media to a cloud service.

Does local speech-to-text keep my sensitive recordings private?

Local speech-to-text keeps your sensitive recordings private by processing audio entirely on-device, making it suitable for confidential, regulated, or offline environments.

Do I need the Whisper CLI and locally downloaded models for offline transcription?

Yes, offline transcription requires the Whisper CLI and locally downloaded models on your machine to execute deterministic speech-to-text processing without internet access.

Can I translate audio to text in subtitle formats using local speech-to-text?

You can translate audio to text and generate subtitle formats by applying the local Whisper CLI to your media workflows, yielding translated text outputs without external API calls.