whisper

Transcribe and translate audio in 99 languages using OpenAI's Whisper model.

1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tianhao909/AI-Research-SKILLs-cn --skill whisper-tianhao909
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/tianhao909/AI-Research-SKILLs-cn/tree/main/18-multimodal/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tianhao909/AI-Research-SKILLs-cn --skill whisper-tianhao909

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of converting spoken audio into written text and translating it into English, making audio content accessible and searchable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Speech-to-Text Transcription: Accurately transcribe audio in 99 languages.
  • Translation: Translate spoken audio directly into English text.
  • Language Identification: Automatically detect the language of the audio.
  • Use Case: Transcribe a multilingual podcast episode, extract key information from customer service calls, or generate subtitles for video content.

Quick Start

Use the whisper skill to transcribe the audio file named 'meeting_recording.mp3'.

Frequently Asked Questions about whisper

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe speech to text from an audio file?

Speech-to-text transcription converts spoken audio into written text using OpenAI's Whisper model. You simply provide an audio file like 'meeting_recording.mp3' and the Skill outputs the transcribed text in the original language.

Can I automatically detect the language of an audio recording?

Language identification automatically detects the spoken language of an audio recording. The Whisper model supports language identification for 99 languages during the audio processing workflow.

How do I translate spoken audio directly into English text?

Audio translation converts spoken foreign language audio directly into English text. The Whisper model supports translating audio from 99 languages into English while transcribing the speech.

Does the Whisper model support different sizes for speech recognition?

Whisper model supports various sizes from tiny to large for speech recognition. You select the appropriate model size to balance transcription accuracy and processing efficiency for your audio processing needs.

What Python libraries are needed for faster audio transcription?

Faster audio transcription requires Python libraries including openai-whisper, faster-whisper, torch, and transformers. These dependencies enable efficient execution of speech recognition and translation workflows.

What is the best way to generate subtitles for multilingual video content?

Generating subtitles for multilingual video involves transcribing the audio track using the Whisper model. The Skill performs speech-to-text transcription in 99 languages, making audio content accessible and searchable for subtitle generation.