whisper

Transcribe and translate audio across 99 languages using Whisper.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill whisper-chimerafoundationa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx/tree/main/skills/mlops/models/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill whisper-chimerafoundationa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai-whisper, transformers, torch.

What problem does it solve?

Transcribe and translate audio across 99 languages with high accuracy, enabling automated captions, transcripts, and multilingual accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports 99 languages for transcription, translation to English, and language identification.
  • Flexible model sizes (tiny to large) to balance speed and accuracy for on-device or server-based workflows.
  • Use cases include podcast transcription, meeting notes, video captions, and multilingual audio processing.

Quick Start

Install the Whisper package and run transcription on your audio file to obtain text and timestamps.

Frequently Asked Questions about whisper

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

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How do I transcribe audio files into text using Whisper?

To transcribe audio into text, install the Whisper package in Python and run it against your audio file to extract accurate speech-to-text transcripts with timestamps.

Can Whisper translate spoken languages other than English?

Whisper supports transcription and translation across 99 languages, identifying spoken audio and translating multilingual content directly into English text.

Do I need ffmpeg to process audio for speech recognition?

ffmpeg is an optional audio preprocessing tool used to format and prepare media files before running speech recognition, ensuring compatibility with the Whisper package.

What is the best way to balance speed and accuracy for multilingual transcription?

Select from flexible Whisper model sizes ranging from tiny to large, allowing you to balance processing speed and transcription accuracy for on-device or server workflows.

Does Whisper work for generating meeting notes and podcast transcripts?

Whisper is suitable for generating meeting notes, podcast transcripts, and video captions, handling multilingual audio processing to produce accessible text outputs.