whisper

Transcribe, translate, and identify languages in audio with OpenAI's Whisper model.

1|1|Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2 --skill whisper-ldzhhxx
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Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2/tree/main/hermes-agent/optional-skills/mlops/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ldzhhxx/Hermes_offline_v2 --skill whisper-ldzhhxx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of speech-to-text transcription, translation, and language identification across 99 languages, making it easy to extract and analyze audio content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multilingual Support: Transcribe speech in 99 languages, translate to English, and identify the language of audio content.
  • Flexible Model Sizes: Choose from six model sizes ranging from tiny (39M params) to large (1550M params) to balance speed and accuracy.
  • Use Cases: Ideal for applications like speech-to-text, podcast transcription, meeting notes automation, and multilingual audio processing.

Quick Start

Transcribe audio from the file 'meeting_audio.mp3' using the Whisper model.

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 OpenAI's Whisper model?

To transcribe audio files to text using OpenAI's Whisper model, you can use this Skill to process audio inputs like meeting recordings and output multilingual speech-to-text transcriptions. It supports various audio processing tasks including podcast transcription.

Can I translate speech to English and identify the language of an audio recording?

Yes, you can translate speech to English and identify the language of an audio recording. This Skill provides language identification across 99 languages and translates non-English audio content directly into English text.

What Python version and libraries do I need for multilingual speech recognition?

For multilingual speech recognition, you need Python 3.8-3.11. You also need to install the openai-whisper, transformers, and torch libraries to ensure the speech-to-text transcription environment functions correctly.

How do I balance speed and accuracy when processing audio for speech-to-text conversion?

To balance speed and accuracy during speech-to-text conversion, you can choose from six Whisper model sizes. These range from a tiny 39M parameter model for faster processing to a large 1550M parameter model for higher transcription accuracy.

What is the best way to automate meeting notes and podcast transcription?

The best way to automate meeting notes and podcast transcription is using a multilingual speech-to-text processing Skill. It automatically extracts audio content and converts it into text, supporting 99 languages for versatile audio analysis.

Does openai-whisper work with the transformers and torch libraries for audio processing?

Yes, openai-whisper works with the transformers and torch libraries for audio processing. This Skill relies on these specific dependencies to execute multilingual speech recognition, language identification, and audio translation tasks.