# Faster Whisper Transcribe

> Voice Transcription Skill

- Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/faster-whisper-transcribe` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/faster-whisper-transcribe`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/faster-whisper-transcribe/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/faster-whisper-transcribe

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# Voice Transcription Skill

Transcribes voice messages using Faster Whisper (local, privacy-first).

## Requirements

```bash
pip3 install --break-system-packages faster-whisper
```

## Usage

```bash
# Transcribe a voice file
voice-transcribe /path/to/audio.ogg

# Or use with media path
voice-transcribe ~/.openclaw/media/inbound/file_xxx.ogg
```

## Models

- `tiny` - Fastest, lowest accuracy (default)
- `base` - Balanced
- `small` - Better accuracy
- `medium` - High accuracy (requires more RAM)

## Output

Returns transcribed text from voice messages.