transcribe

Transcribe audio files into text using OpenAI models with speaker diarization.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill transcribe-openai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: transcribe
Source: https://github.com/openai/skills/tree/main/skills/.curated/transcribe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/skills --skill transcribe-openai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts spoken words from audio or video files into written text, making audio content searchable, editable, and analyzable. It also offers speaker identification for meetings and interviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Accurate Transcription: Converts audio to text using advanced AI models.
  • Speaker Diarization: Identifies and labels different speakers in the audio.
  • Multiple Formats: Outputs transcription in plain text or structured JSON.
  • Use Case: Transcribe a recorded lecture to create study notes, or process a customer service call to identify key issues and sentiment.

Quick Start

Use the transcribe skill to convert the audio file 'meeting_recording.mp3' into a text transcript.

Frequently Asked Questions about transcribe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe an audio file to text with speaker diarization?▼

To transcribe audio with speaker diarization, this Skill processes your audio files using OpenAI's models to identify and label different speakers, outputting the final transcript as plain text or structured JSON.

Can I convert meeting recordings into searchable text formats?▼

Yes, you can convert meeting recordings into searchable text formats. The Skill transcribes voice memos, interviews, and video soundtracks into editable text, offering speaker identification to distinguish meeting participants.

Do I need an OpenAI API key to transcribe video soundtracks?▼

Yes, you need an OpenAI API key and the openai Python SDK installed to transcribe video soundtracks. The Skill relies on these dependencies to process audio files and generate accurate text transcripts.

What is the best way to transcribe interviews using OpenAI models?▼

The best way to transcribe interviews using OpenAI models is through this Skill, which supports speaker diarization and known-speaker hints to accurately identify individual speakers and output structured JSON transcripts.

Does audio transcription work for converting voice memos into study notes?▼

Audio transcription works perfectly for converting voice memos into study notes. The Skill processes recorded lectures and voice memos into written text, making the audio content searchable and editable for review.

What are the limitations of speech to text transcription for customer service calls?▼

Limitations of speech to text transcription include the requirement of an OpenAI API key and the openai Python SDK. Processing customer service calls depends on audio file quality to accurately identify key issues and output text.