openai-whisper-api
Transcribe audio via OpenAI Audio Transcriptions API (Whisper).
Best use case
openai-whisper-api is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Transcribe audio via OpenAI Audio Transcriptions API (Whisper).
Teams using openai-whisper-api 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/openai-whisper-api/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How openai-whisper-api Compares
| Feature / Agent | openai-whisper-api | 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?
Transcribe audio via OpenAI Audio Transcriptions API (Whisper).
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
# OpenAI Whisper API (curl)
Transcribe an audio file via OpenAI’s `/v1/audio/transcriptions` endpoint.
## Quick start
```bash
{baseDir}/scripts/transcribe.sh /path/to/audio.m4a
```
Defaults:
- Model: `whisper-1`
- Output: `<input>.txt`
## Useful flags
```bash
{baseDir}/scripts/transcribe.sh /path/to/audio.ogg --model whisper-1 --out /tmp/transcript.txt
{baseDir}/scripts/transcribe.sh /path/to/audio.m4a --language en
{baseDir}/scripts/transcribe.sh /path/to/audio.m4a --prompt "Speaker names: Peter, Daniel"
{baseDir}/scripts/transcribe.sh /path/to/audio.m4a --json --out /tmp/transcript.json
```
## API key
Set `OPENAI_API_KEY`, or configure it in `~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json`:
```json5
{
skills: {
"openai-whisper-api": {
apiKey: "OPENAI_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
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