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Description
Local speech-to-text with the Whisper CLI (no API key).
Usage Guidance
This skill is mostly coherent for local transcription: it requires a 'whisper' CLI and suggests installing via Homebrew. Before installing, verify the Homebrew formula's source/tap to ensure it's official or trusted. Confirm the installed 'whisper' binary is the expected project (run 'whisper --version' or inspect the formula). Note that the CLI will download models to ~/.cache/whisper (network activity and disk use) on first run. The SKILL.md's reference to a default model named 'turbo' is inconsistent with common Whisper model names (tiny, base, small, medium, large) — treat that as a possible typo or as an indication the wrapper may do additional work; ask the maintainer or inspect the formula if you need guarantees. Test on non-sensitive audio first, run in a sandbox or non-privileged account if possible, and avoid installing software from unverified taps on production machines.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openai-whisper-local
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides local speech-to-text functionality using the legitimate OpenAI Whisper CLI. It includes standard installation instructions via Homebrew and typical usage examples in SKILL.md. No malicious code, data exfiltration, or suspicious instructions were found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (local Whisper CLI) match the declared requirement for the 'whisper' binary and the brew install of formula 'openai-whisper'. However, SKILL.md claims the default model is 'turbo' (an LLM-style name) which is not a standard Whisper model name — this mismatch is unexplained and could be a typo or indicate a wrapper that behaves differently than expected.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs running the local 'whisper' CLI against local audio files and saving transcripts; it notes models download to ~/.cache/whisper on first run. There are no instructions to read unrelated files, access environment variables, or post data to unexpected endpoints. Be aware the CLI will download models from the network on first use.
Install Mechanism
Install is via Homebrew formula 'openai-whisper', which is an expected low-risk install mechanism in general. The skill package does not include the brew formula source, so the specific tap/origin of that formula is not verified here — confirm the formula comes from a trusted tap before installing.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested. This is proportional for a local CLI transcription tool that doesn't call external APIs requiring keys.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always-on presence and has default autonomy settings. It does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide settings per the provided metadata.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openai-whisper-local - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openai-whisper-local - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial publish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenAI Whisper Local?
Local speech-to-text with the Whisper CLI (no API key). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 638 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenAI Whisper Local?
Run "/install openai-whisper-local" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenAI Whisper Local free?
Yes, OpenAI Whisper Local is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenAI Whisper Local support?
OpenAI Whisper Local is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenAI Whisper Local?
It is built and maintained by wingchiu (@wingchiu); the current version is v1.0.0.
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