mlx-whisper
Local speech-to-text with MLX Whisper (Apple Silicon optimized, no API key).
Best use case
mlx-whisper is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Local speech-to-text with MLX Whisper (Apple Silicon optimized, no API key).
Teams using mlx-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/mlx-whisper/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How mlx-whisper Compares
| Feature / Agent | mlx-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 with MLX Whisper (Apple Silicon optimized, no API key).
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
# MLX Whisper Local speech-to-text using Apple MLX, optimized for Apple Silicon Macs. ## Quick Start ```bash mlx_whisper /path/to/audio.mp3 --model mlx-community/whisper-large-v3-turbo ``` ## Common Usage ```bash # Transcribe to text file mlx_whisper audio.m4a -f txt -o ./output # Transcribe with language hint mlx_whisper audio.mp3 --language en --model mlx-community/whisper-large-v3-turbo # Generate subtitles (SRT) mlx_whisper video.mp4 -f srt -o ./subs # Translate to English mlx_whisper foreign.mp3 --task translate ``` ## Models (download on first use) | Model | Size | Speed | Quality | |-------|------|-------|---------| | mlx-community/whisper-tiny | ~75MB | Fastest | Basic | | mlx-community/whisper-base | ~140MB | Fast | Good | | mlx-community/whisper-small | ~470MB | Medium | Better | | mlx-community/whisper-medium | ~1.5GB | Slower | Great | | mlx-community/whisper-large-v3 | ~3GB | Slowest | Best | | mlx-community/whisper-large-v3-turbo | ~1.6GB | Fast | Excellent (Recommended) | ## Notes - Requires Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2/M3/M4) - Models cache to `~/.cache/huggingface/` - Default model is `mlx-community/whisper-tiny`; use `--model mlx-community/whisper-large-v3-turbo` for best results
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