whisper

Transcribe spoken audio into text with optional English translation and timestamps.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar --skill whisper-jamesfincher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar/tree/main/optional-skills/mlops/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JamesFincher/gengar --skill whisper-jamesfincher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Whisper removes the manual effort of turning spoken audio into accurate written text, including multilingual transcription and optional translation to English.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multilingual Speech-to-Text: Transcribes audio in 99 languages, making it ideal for global meetings, interviews, and media content.
  • Translation to English: Converts non-English speech into English text for easier understanding and downstream processing.
  • Timestamps and Structured Segments: Produces segment timing (and word-level timestamps when needed) to support subtitle creation and searchable transcripts.
  • Real-World Example: Turn a podcast episode into searchable meeting notes, then translate non-English segments into English for a single unified transcript.

Quick Start

Use the whisper skill to transcribe the attached audio file and return the full 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 audio and translate it to English text?

Audio transcription and translation to English text are performed by a multilingual speech-to-text model that converts spoken audio into written text. It processes global meetings, interviews, and media content to generate unified transcripts.

Can I generate timestamps for subtitles when transcribing podcasts?

Timestamps for subtitles are generated during audio transcription to produce segment timing and word-level timestamps. This structured output supports subtitle creation and makes transcripts searchable for podcast and video content.

Does multilingual speech-to-text work for processing meetings in 99 languages?

Multilingual speech-to-text supports processing meetings and audio content in 99 languages. It identifies or allows specification of the spoken language to accurately transcribe global meetings and international interviews.

What's the best way to automate meeting-note generation from spoken audio?

Automating meeting-note generation from spoken audio is handled by speech-to-text transcription with configurable timestamp generation. It converts recorded meetings into searchable text for downstream documentation and analysis.

How do I process multilingual audio into a single unified transcript?

Processing multilingual audio into a single unified transcript involves transcribing spoken segments and optionally translating non-English speech into English text. This creates one cohesive document from diverse language inputs.

Do I need a specific ASR model runtime to transcribe video audio?

A multilingual ASR model runtime is required to transcribe video audio, providing support for transcription and translation tasks. It handles language identification and configurable timestamp generation for subtitle-friendly outputs.