# Voice Transcription Skill

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

- Skill: `modbender/voice-transcription-skill` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add modbender/voice-transcription-skill`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/modbender/voice-transcription-skill/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: modbender (https://skillmd.com/u/modbender)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/modbender/voice-transcription-skill

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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.