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/install nex-voice
Description
Voice note transcription and intelligent action item extraction for capture and organization of verbal communication. Record and transcribe voice notes, voic...
Usage Guidance
This package appears to do what it says: local transcription with optional cloud LLM processing. Key things to consider before installing:
- Privacy: By default audio and transcripts stay in ~/.nex-voice. Only enable the LLM features if you are comfortable sending transcript text to the configured API provider and you trust that provider. The API key can be stored in ~/.nex-voice/config.json or provided via AI_API_KEY; keep that secret safe.
- Explicit opt-in for external calls: The code only transmits data when you (a) configure an API key and (b) use the --use-llm option (or set LLM configuration). If you never configure an API key and avoid the --use-llm flag, transcripts remain local.
- Implementation notes: setup.sh attempts to run lib/storage.py --init to initialize the DB, but storage.py does not provide a command-line --init handler; this is likely a harmless bug (you can initialize by running the CLI commands or creating the DB through the Database class). The package also expects the whisper CLI and ffmpeg to be installed separately (setup.sh warns about them but does not install them). Review the config file (~/.nex-voice/config.json) before enabling LLM features.
- Recommendation: If you plan to use LLM extraction, review lib/action_extractor.py (the LLM call) to confirm which endpoint you will contact and how the prompt is constructed, and store the API key in a safe place. If you need strict offline operation, do not configure an API key and avoid --use-llm. Otherwise the skill is internally coherent and matches its advertised purpose.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: nex-voice
Version: 1.0.0
The nex-voice skill is a legitimate utility for local voice note transcription and action item extraction using OpenAI Whisper and FFmpeg. It stores all data locally in the ~/.nex-voice directory and only performs external network requests (via curl in lib/action_extractor.py) if the user explicitly configures an LLM API key and provider. The code uses safe subprocess execution patterns, lacks any evidence of data exfiltration or persistence mechanisms, and the SKILL.md instructions are strictly aligned with the tool's stated purpose.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the code and CLI: the package transcribes audio using Whisper, extracts action items, stores data under ~/.nex-voice, and can optionally call an external LLM. Required binaries (python3, whisper, ffmpeg) are appropriate for the stated purpose. The presence of code files (transcriber, storage, action extraction) aligns with functionality.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs only the expected operations (transcribe, extract actions, search, manage items). The only runtime behavior that leaves the machine is the optional LLM extraction: when --use-llm is requested and an API key is configured the code issues an HTTP request (via curl) to the configured API base with the transcript in the prompt. Otherwise audio and transcripts are kept locally under ~/.nex-voice. This external call is explicitly optional and documented, so behavior is within scope but you should be aware transcripts may be transmitted if you enable LLM features.
Install Mechanism
There is no remote download/install spec in the registry entry. The bundle includes a setup.sh that is an idempotent local setup script which only creates directories and checks for system tools (it does not fetch or execute remote archives). That is low-risk. Note: setup.sh invokes python on lib/storage.py with a --init flag which does not appear to be handled by that module (likely a minor bug/logic error, not a network or supply-chain action).
Credentials
Registry metadata declares no required env vars. The code uses optional AI_API_KEY / AI_API_BASE / AI_MODEL (via config) only for the optional LLM pathway. Requesting an API key only makes sense for optional LLM features and is proportionate; however if you configure an API key (stored in ~/.nex-voice/config.json or in AI_API_KEY env) transcripts will be sent to that provider when you opt in. No unrelated credentials are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not forced-always and does not request elevated privileges. It stores data and config files under the user's home (~/.nex-voice) and does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. Autonomous invocation is enabled (default) but that is normal and is not combined with broad credential access in this package.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install nex-voice - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/nex-voice - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nex Voice?
Voice note transcription and intelligent action item extraction for capture and organization of verbal communication. Record and transcribe voice notes, voic... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 86 downloads so far.
How do I install Nex Voice?
Run "/install nex-voice" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Nex Voice free?
Yes, Nex Voice is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Nex Voice support?
Nex Voice is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Nex Voice?
It is built and maintained by Nex AI (@nexaiguy); the current version is v1.0.0.
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