wavecap-audio

List and analyze WaveCap audio recordings with metadata and quality checks.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#analysis #file management #transcription #audio #recording #wavecap

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap --skill wavecap-audio

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Skill: wavecap-audio
Source: https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap/tree/main/.claude/skills/wavecap-audio
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap --skill wavecap-audio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users analyze and manage audio recordings generated by WaveCap transcription sessions, allowing for inspection, quality checks, and organization of audio files.

Core Features & Use Cases

List Recordings: View available audio files, sort them by date, and count them.
Metadata Extraction: Get basic file information and detailed audio properties like duration, sample rate, and channels.
Quality Analysis: Identify very short or very large files, check disk usage, and find recordings without transcriptions.
Use Case: A user wants to quickly find all recordings from the last week and check their duration to ensure they are of sufficient length for analysis.

Quick Start

Use the wavecap-audio skill to list all recordings in the state directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about wavecap-audio

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I check the quality and duration of audio recordings from transcription sessions?▼

To check audio recording quality, you can analyze files to identify very short or large recordings, extract duration metadata, and review disk usage. This helps ensure your transcription session files are sufficient for analysis.

How do I list and sort audio files by date from a WaveCap state directory?▼

You can list audio files from a WaveCap state directory by retrieving available recordings, sorting them by date, and counting them. This allows you to quickly organize and inspect your recorded audio sessions.

Do I need external tools like ffprobe or sox to extract audio file metadata?▼

You may need external tools like ffprobe or sox for detailed audio analysis. While basic file information is accessible directly, extracting detailed audio properties like sample rate and channels often requires these external dependencies.

What's the best way to find audio recordings that are missing transcriptions?▼

The best way to find audio recordings missing transcriptions is to run a quality analysis on your audio files. This process scans the state directory to identify any recordings that lack corresponding transcription data.

Can I get basic file information without installing external audio analysis tools?▼

Yes, you can retrieve basic file information without external tools. The skill provides basic metadata extraction directly, though detailed audio properties such as sample rate and channels require tools like ffprobe or sox.