whisper

Transcribe multilingual audio to text and translate it to English.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill whisper-dawsonblock
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY/tree/main/hermes-agent-2026.4.23/optional-skills/mlops/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill whisper-dawsonblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Whisper enables accurate transcription and translation of audio across many languages, turning spoken content into searchable, editable text for accessibility, indexing, and content repurposing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 99-language transcription with automatic language identification for scalable multilingual workflows.
  • English translations of non-English audio, and language-aware transcripts for podcasts, videos, and meetings.
  • Flexible model sizes from tiny to large, balancing speed, memory usage, and accuracy depending on hardware.

Quick Start

Install the Whisper package and transcribe an audio file to obtain a text transcript.

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 multilingual audio to text?

To transcribe multilingual audio to text, use Whisper to automatically identify the spoken language across 99 options and generate a searchable text transcript from your audio file.

Can Whisper translate non-English audio into English text?

Yes, Whisper translates non-English audio into English text. It processes spoken language in 99 supported languages and outputs an English translation alongside the original transcription.

What is the best way to generate podcast transcripts and video captions?

The best way to generate podcast transcripts and video captions is applying multilingual speech recognition. Whisper provides language-aware transcripts for audio content, turning speech into editable text.

Does Whisper support automatic language identification for meetings?

Yes, Whisper supports automatic language identification for meetings. It detects the spoken language automatically across 99 languages, providing accurate multilingual speech-to-text transcription.

How do model sizes affect speech recognition speed and accuracy?

Model sizes affect speech recognition by balancing speed, memory usage, and accuracy. Whisper offers flexible sizes from tiny to large, allowing you to optimize based on your available hardware.

What do I need to install for multilingual speech recognition with Whisper?

For multilingual speech recognition with Whisper, you need to install the Whisper package alongside dependencies including openai-whisper, transformers, and torch to process audio files locally.