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wavecap-silence

Tune WaveCap silence detection and voice activity parameters in YAML configuration files.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#transcription#audio processing#chunking#silence detection#wavecap#voice activity
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap --skill wavecap-silence
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wavecap-silence
Source: https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap/tree/main/.claude/skills/wavecap-silence
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TobiasWooldridge/WaveCap --skill wavecap-silence

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to fine-tune how WaveCap processes audio, specifically adjusting the parameters that control silence detection, voice activity, and the resulting audio chunk boundaries for transcription.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Silence Detection Tuning: Adjust sensitivity to background noise and quiet speech.
  • Chunk Boundary Optimization: Control how audio is split into segments for transcription, balancing latency and completeness.
  • VAD Sensitivity: Modify the voice activity detection to better suit different speaking styles and environments.
  • Use Case: A user experiencing clipped words at the beginning or end of transcriptions can use this skill to adjust silence thresholds and hold times to ensure more complete audio segments are captured.

Quick Start

Use the wavecap-silence skill to lower the silence threshold to 0.01 and increase silence hold seconds to 2.0.

Frequently Asked Questions about wavecap-silence

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix clipped words in real-time audio transcription?▼

Fix clipped words in audio transcription by adjusting WaveCap's silence detection thresholds and increasing silence hold times to ensure complete audio segments are captured before chunk boundaries are finalized.

How do I tune voice activity detection sensitivity for noisy environments?▼

Tune voice activity detection sensitivity for noisy environments by modifying WaveCap's VAD parameters in the YAML configuration files, adjusting thresholds to better distinguish speech from background noise.

What is audio chunking and how does silence detection affect transcription latency?▼

Audio chunking splits streams into segments for transcription, where silence detection controls chunk boundaries, directly balancing the tradeoff between real-time transcription latency and capturing complete speech.

How do I modify YAML configuration files to adjust audio chunk durations?▼

Modify YAML configuration files to adjust audio chunk durations by changing WaveCap's chunking parameters, then restarting the service to apply the updated hold times and lookback windows.

Does WaveCap silence detection work with different speaking styles?▼

WaveCap's silence detection works with different speaking styles by allowing users to modify voice activity detection sensitivity and silence thresholds to suit varied speech patterns and environmental conditions.

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