whisper

Transcribe audio from 99 languages into searchable text using OpenAI Whisper.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tadod12/fraud-detection-research --skill whisper-tadod12
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Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/tadod12/fraud-detection-research/tree/main/.agent/skills/18-multimodal/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tadod12/fraud-detection-research --skill whisper-tadod12

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Whisper enables accurate, scalable speech-to-text across 99 languages, simplifying transcription, captioning, and multilingual audio workflows without manual typing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multilingual transcription: Transcribe audio in dozens of languages with high accuracy.
  • Translation to English: Convert non-English audio into English text for quick sharing.
  • Flexible deployment: Supports small to large model sizes to balance latency and quality for research, prototyping, or production.

Quick Start

Install the OpenAI Whisper package, load a model with whisper.load_model, and call transcribe on your audio file to obtain text.

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 files into searchable text?

Multilingual transcription converts spoken language into accurate text by loading a Whisper model and calling the transcribe function on your audio file to process speech across 99 languages.

Can I translate non-English audio into English text using Whisper?

Yes, Whisper supports translation to English by processing non-English audio inputs and outputting translated English text, enabling quick sharing of multilingual content like podcasts and lectures.

How do I balance latency and accuracy when transcribing meeting recordings?

Balance transcription latency and accuracy by selecting among multiple Whisper model sizes, choosing smaller models for faster processing or larger ones for higher precision based on your hardware compatibility.

Do I need PyTorch and Transformers to run OpenAI Whisper for transcription?

Yes, running OpenAI Whisper requires installing the openai-whisper package along with PyTorch and Transformers dependencies to execute multilingual speech-to-text processing.

What are the limitations of using Whisper for video caption generation?

Whisper video caption generation limitations include balancing model size against hardware constraints, where larger models demand more compute resources, potentially increasing transcription latency on standard devices.