Whisper Voice Transcription (whisper.cpp)

Build and use whisper.cpp for local speech-to-text workflows, with optional cloud fallback when local transcription is not practical.

This is an operator guide for building and running whisper.cpp and is coherent with its stated purpose. Before installing or following the guide: (1) verify you are cloning the correct upstream repository and, when downloading model files, prefer official release artifacts and verify checksums; (2) be cautious implementing any automated "search cache" fallback — restrict searches to known application cache paths and avoid broad home-directory scans; (3) explicitly prompt the user before sending audio to any cloud provider and confirm which API/endpoint will be used; (4) note that building from source requires developer tools (git, cmake, compiler, ffmpeg) and network access to fetch models. If you need the skill to operate autonomously, consider adding strict path whitelists and user consent prompts to reduce accidental data exposure.