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Chen Openai Whisper
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cs995279497-byte
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install chen-openai-whisper
Description
Local speech-to-text with the Whisper CLI (no API key).
README (SKILL.md)
Whisper (CLI)
Use whisper to transcribe audio locally.
Quick start
whisper /path/audio.mp3 --model medium --output_format txt --output_dir .whisper /path/audio.m4a --task translate --output_format srt
Notes
- Models download to
~/.cache/whisperon first run. --modeldefaults toturboon this install.- Use smaller models for speed, larger for accuracy.
Usage Guidance
This skill is an instruction wrapper around a local Whisper CLI and looks coherent. Before installing: 1) Confirm which Homebrew tap provides the 'openai-whisper' formula (prefer official Homebrew/core or a trusted tap). 2) Expect large model files to be downloaded to ~/.cache/whisper on first use — ensure you have disk space and are comfortable with local storage of audio-derived models. 3) Verify supported model names for the package (the README's default 'turbo' is unusual for classic Whisper). 4) The skill will read any audio file you point it at and write transcripts locally — don't feed sensitive audio unless you trust the installed binary. Overall this appears consistent with its stated purpose.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: chen-openai-whisper
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is a straightforward wrapper for the OpenAI Whisper CLI, providing instructions and installation steps via Homebrew for local audio transcription. No suspicious behaviors, data exfiltration, or malicious instructions were found in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description say 'local speech-to-text with Whisper CLI' and the skill only requires the 'whisper' binary and shows CLI usage. Requiring the whisper binary and offering a brew install is consistent with the claimed purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run the whisper CLI against local audio files and notes that models are downloaded to ~/.cache/whisper. The instructions do not ask for unrelated files, environment variables, or external endpoints. Note: the doc claims '--model' defaults to 'turbo', which is an unusual model name for classic Whisper distributions — you may want to verify supported model names for the specific brew package.
Install Mechanism
Install uses a Homebrew formula ('openai-whisper'), which is low-risk compared with arbitrary downloads. However, Homebrew formulas can come from different taps — verify the formula source (official Homebrew/core vs a third-party tap) before installing.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested. This is proportionate for a local CLI transcription skill.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled and does not request elevated or persistent privileges. It does cause models to be cached to ~/.cache/whisper on first run (disk usage), which is normal behavior for local model downloads.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install chen-openai-whisper - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/chen-openai-whisper - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: Local speech-to-text transcription using the Whisper CLI.
- Transcribe audio locally with no API key required.
- Supports popular audio formats and multiple output types (txt, srt).
- Installs easily via Homebrew.
- Default model is set to turbo; customizable for speed or accuracy.
- Downloads models to user's cache directory on first run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chen Openai Whisper?
Local speech-to-text with the Whisper CLI (no API key). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 173 downloads so far.
How do I install Chen Openai Whisper?
Run "/install chen-openai-whisper" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Chen Openai Whisper free?
Yes, Chen Openai Whisper is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Chen Openai Whisper support?
Chen Openai Whisper is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Chen Openai Whisper?
It is built and maintained by cs995279497-byte (@cs995279497-byte); the current version is v1.0.0.
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