whisper

Transcribe audio into text with optional English translation and timestamps.

Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ricable/mcai --skill whisper-ricable
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Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/ricable/mcai/tree/main/.agents/skills/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ricable/mcai --skill whisper-ricable

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Whisper removes the manual burden of turning spoken audio into searchable, readable text, while also handling translation for multilingual recordings and noisy sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Speech-to-Text Transcription: Convert podcasts, meetings, interviews, lectures, and videos into text across 99 languages.
  • Translation to English: Translate non-English speech into English for faster review and downstream reuse.
  • Operational Flexibility: Choose model sizes from tiny to large or turbo, add timestamps, and process single files or batches for different accuracy and speed needs.
  • Use Case: A content team can transcribe an episode, generate subtitles, and create a readable transcript for publishing, search, and accessibility.

Quick Start

Use the whisper skill to transcribe the attached audio file and, if needed, translate it to English.

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 a podcast or meeting recording into text?

Speech-to-text transcription converts podcasts, meetings, interviews, and lectures into accurate text. You provide Whisper-compatible audio input, and the skill outputs readable text while supporting timestamps and batch processing for multiple files.

Can I translate non-English audio recordings into English text?

Translation to English handles non-English multilingual speech recordings by transcribing the audio and translating it into English text. This applies to interviews, lectures, and podcasts needing faster review and downstream content reuse across 99 languages.

What is the best way to handle speech-to-text transcription for noisy audio?

Speech-to-text transcription for noisy audio uses configurable model settings designed for noisy-audio handling. You can select model sizes from tiny to large or turbo to balance accuracy and speed when processing difficult recordings.

Does multilingual transcription support automatic language identification?

Multilingual transcription supports optional language identification alongside explicit language selection. This accommodates multilingual recordings across 99 languages, allowing accurate speech-to-text output even when the audio source language is previously unknown.

How do I add timestamps when converting speech to text?

Adding timestamps during speech-to-text transcription requires selecting model settings that support timestamps. This outputs time-aligned text suitable for generating video subtitles, searchable transcripts, and accessible content publishing from your audio files.

What are the limitations of batch processing audio for transcription?

Batch processing limitations depend on the chosen model size, where tiny models prioritize processing speed and large or turbo models maximize transcription accuracy. Selecting the appropriate model balances operational flexibility against speed for single files or batches.