whisper

Transcribe and translate audio across 99 languages using OpenAI Whisper.

2|1|Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill whisper-heysuhas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli/tree/main/optional-skills/mlops/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill whisper-heysuhas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai-whisper, transformers, torch, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of converting spoken audio into accurate, timestamped text across 99 different languages, eliminating the need for manual transcription or expensive cloud-based services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multilingual Transcription: Transcribe audio in 99 languages with high accuracy.
  • Translation & Identification: Automatically detect languages and translate non-English audio directly into English text.
  • Use Case: Use this to transcribe long-form podcast episodes, automate meeting minutes, or generate subtitles for video content efficiently.

Quick Start

Use the whisper skill to transcribe the audio file named meeting_recording.mp3 and save the output as a text file.

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 to text using the Whisper model locally?

Audio transcription to text using the Whisper model runs locally via the openai-whisper, transformers, and torch libraries, executing inference directly on CPU or GPU hardware without cloud services. It supports podcast, meeting, and subtitle generation tasks.

Can Whisper detect and translate non-English audio into English text?

Whisper can automatically detect languages and translate non-English audio directly into English text. It performs high-accuracy speech-to-text transcription and translation across 99 languages natively.

Do I need a GPU to run speech-to-text transcription with Whisper?

A GPU is not required to run speech-to-text transcription with Whisper. The model supports local inference on either CPU or GPU hardware, provided the openai-whisper, transformers, and torch dependencies are installed.

What is the best way to generate multilingual subtitles from audio without cloud services?

The best way to generate multilingual subtitles without cloud services is running local Whisper inference. It converts spoken audio into accurate, timestamped text across 99 languages, eliminating expensive cloud transcription dependencies.

How many languages does the Whisper speech-to-text model support?

The Whisper speech-to-text model supports transcription and translation across 99 languages. It automatically identifies the spoken language and processes diverse audio tasks including podcast documentation and meeting minutes.