local-whisper
Local speech-to-text using OpenAI Whisper. Runs fully offline after model download. High quality transcription with multiple model sizes.
Best use case
local-whisper is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Local speech-to-text using OpenAI Whisper. Runs fully offline after model download. High quality transcription with multiple model sizes.
Teams using local-whisper should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/local-whisper/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How local-whisper Compares
| Feature / Agent | local-whisper | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Local speech-to-text using OpenAI Whisper. Runs fully offline after model download. High quality transcription with multiple model sizes.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Local Whisper STT Local speech-to-text using OpenAI's Whisper. **Fully offline** after initial model download. ## Usage ```bash # Basic ~/.clawdbot/skills/local-whisper/scripts/local-whisper audio.wav # Better model ~/.clawdbot/skills/local-whisper/scripts/local-whisper audio.wav --model turbo # With timestamps ~/.clawdbot/skills/local-whisper/scripts/local-whisper audio.wav --timestamps --json ``` ## Models | Model | Size | Notes | |-------|------|-------| | `tiny` | 39M | Fastest | | `base` | 74M | **Default** | | `small` | 244M | Good balance | | `turbo` | 809M | Best speed/quality | | `large-v3` | 1.5GB | Maximum accuracy | ## Options - `--model/-m` — Model size (default: base) - `--language/-l` — Language code (auto-detect if omitted) - `--timestamps/-t` — Include word timestamps - `--json/-j` — JSON output - `--quiet/-q` — Suppress progress ## Setup Uses uv-managed venv at `.venv/`. To reinstall: ```bash cd ~/.clawdbot/skills/local-whisper uv venv .venv --python 3.12 uv pip install --python .venv/bin/python click openai-whisper torch --index-url https://download.pytorch.org/whl/cpu ```
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