podcast-transcribe

Convert podcast audio from RSS feeds, Spotify links, or local files into Markdown transcripts.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coderfengyun/digital-brain-of-me --skill podcast-transcribe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: podcast-transcribe
Source: https://github.com/coderfengyun/digital-brain-of-me/tree/main/.agents/skills/podcast-transcribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coderfengyun/digital-brain-of-me --skill podcast-transcribe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires feedparser, requests.

What problem does it solve?

Podcast transcription saves hours by converting spoken audio from podcasts into searchable, readable text for archives, summaries, and content repurposing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Transcribes podcast audio from Spotify URLs, RSS feeds, or local audio files into Markdown transcripts.
  • Outputs transcripts with a structured header (title, show, date, source, language, model) and a clean transcript body, ready for publication or analysis.
  • Automatically registers processed episodes in sources.jsonl and supports language selection and multiple Whisper model sizes for speed or accuracy.

Quick Start

Run the transcript script on an RSS feed or a local audio file and specify an output directory to generate a Markdown transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about podcast-transcribe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe a podcast from an RSS feed or Spotify URL into text?

You can transcribe podcasts by providing an RSS feed, Spotify episode link, or local audio file. The Skill processes the audio using whisper.cpp and outputs a structured Markdown transcript with headers for title, show, date, and source.

What do I need to run whisper.cpp for podcast transcription?

Podcast transcription with this Skill requires whisper.cpp, ffmpeg, and Python dependencies including feedparser and requests. You must install these auxiliary tools to process audio files and parse RSS feeds before generating transcripts.

Can I automate transcription of the latest podcast episodes from an RSS feed?

Yes, the Skill automates transcription of latest episodes from RSS feeds. It parses the feed, downloads audio, transcribes with whisper.cpp, and registers each processed episode in sources.jsonl to track what has already been handled.

Does podcast transcription support different languages and Whisper model sizes?

Yes, the Skill supports language selection and multiple Whisper model sizes. You can choose different models to balance transcription speed and accuracy based on your requirements and hardware capabilities.

What format are podcast transcripts saved in for archival and search?

Transcripts are output as Markdown files with a structured header including title, show, date, source, language, and model. The clean transcript body is formatted for publication, archival, search indexing, and content reuse.