whisper

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

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent --skill whisper-z43l
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Skill: whisper
Source: https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/mlops/whisper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Z43L/zeus-agent --skill whisper-z43l

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Whisper converts spoken audio into readable text, handling multilingual transcription and optional translation to English so you can avoid manual playback and note-taking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multilingual speech-to-text: Transcribe 99 languages with timestamps for segment-level and (optionally) word-level timing.
  • Translation to English: Convert non-English speech into English text for cross-language understanding and summaries.
  • Robust usability: Supports model size selection (tiny to large/turbo), language specification for speed, and prompts to improve accuracy on technical or domain-specific terms.

Use case example: Transcribe a multilingual podcast and automatically translate it to English, then save the result as SRT subtitles for sharing or indexing.

Quick Start

Use the whisper skill to transcribe the attached file 'episode.mp3' and translate it to English.

Frequently Asked Questions about whisper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transcribe audio files into text with timestamps?

Audio transcription converts spoken files into readable text while providing segment-level and word-level timestamps for precise alignment. This process supports batch processing and subtitle generation for recorded meetings or podcasts.

Can I translate non-English speech to English during audio transcription?

Yes, multilingual speech-to-text supports transcribing 99 languages and optionally translating non-English speech directly to English. This enables cross-language understanding and automated generation of English summaries.

What is the best way to generate SRT subtitles from a multilingual podcast?

Generating SRT subtitles involves transcribing the audio file and mapping the spoken content to timestamped text segments. You can specify the source language to optimize accuracy and automatically translate it to English for indexing.

Does faster-whisper support GPU acceleration for batch audio processing?

Yes, speech recognition workflows support GPU acceleration to speed up batch audio processing. You can select model sizes from tiny to large or turbo, balancing processing speed and transcription accuracy based on your hardware.

How do I improve speech recognition accuracy for technical terms?

You can improve speech recognition accuracy by providing specific prompts to guide the transcription model on technical or domain-specific terms. Selecting the correct language option also increases processing speed and output reliability.