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Openai Whisper
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utromaya-code
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· v1.0.1
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install whisper-speech-to-text
Description
Local speech-to-text with the Whisper CLI (no API key).
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says, but consider these practical checks before installing: (1) Homebrew will install the whisper binary — inspect the openai-whisper formula or install the binary yourself if you prefer to review the source; (2) on first run the CLI will download pretrained models to ~/.cache/whisper — expect large downloads and disk usage and verify network access is acceptable; (3) audio is transcribed locally (no API key required), but the agent invoking the skill can run the CLI on any audio file it has access to — only allow the agent to access files you trust; (4) ensure Homebrew is supported on your OS or install the CLI by hand if necessary; (5) if you want maximal control, preinstall the whisper binary and keep it up-to-date yourself rather than relying on automated installs.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: whisper-speech-to-text
Version: 1.0.1
The whisper-speech-to-text skill provides a standard interface for the OpenAI Whisper CLI to perform local audio transcription. The installation process uses the legitimate Homebrew package 'openai-whisper', and the SKILL.md instructions are limited to standard usage examples without any signs of prompt injection, data exfiltration, or malicious execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, required binary (whisper), and the brew install formula (openai-whisper) all align with a local Whisper CLI wrapper. No unrelated credentials or binaries are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs running the whisper CLI against local audio files and notes model cache location (~/.cache/whisper). It does not request unrelated system files, extra environment variables, or external endpoints beyond model downloads on first run.
Install Mechanism
Install uses a Homebrew formula (openai-whisper) to create the whisper binary. Homebrew is a standard package manager and appropriate for installing a CLI. No arbitrary download URLs or archive-extract steps are present in the spec.
Credentials
No environment variables or external credentials are required. The only persisted data noted is model files downloaded to ~/.cache/whisper, which is proportional to a local transcription tool.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not forced-always, does not request elevated privileges, and does not modify other skills or system-wide configs. It will run the local whisper binary when invoked (autonomous invocation is platform default).
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install whisper-speech-to-text - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/whisper-speech-to-text - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- No changes detected in this release.
- Version bumped to 1.0.1 without updates to documentation or code.
v1.0.2
- No user-visible changes in this release; the version was updated without modifying files.
v1.0.0
Initial release of local Whisper speech-to-text skill.
- Transcribes audio files locally using the Whisper CLI—no API key needed.
- Quick start commands and usage examples included.
- Supports multiple audio formats and both transcription and translation tasks.
- Installs via Homebrew; requires the `whisper` binary.
- Models are downloaded automatically on first run; default model is `turbo`.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Openai Whisper?
Local speech-to-text with the Whisper CLI (no API key). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 210 downloads so far.
How do I install Openai Whisper?
Run "/install whisper-speech-to-text" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Openai Whisper free?
Yes, Openai Whisper is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Openai Whisper support?
Openai Whisper is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Openai Whisper?
It is built and maintained by utromaya-code (@utromaya-code); the current version is v1.0.1.
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