| name | transcriber-local |
| description | Privacy-focused offline transcription using local Whisper models. Use when data privacy is critical, offline operation is needed, or avoiding API costs. Runs entirely on your machine. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
Transcriber Local
Note: Review PROFILE.md for user-specific model preferences, output formatting, and privacy settings.
Master Briefing: Global brand voice at ~/.superskills/master-briefing.yaml applies automatically. Skill profile overrides when conflicts exist.
Privacy-first offline transcription using local Whisper models. Perfect for sensitive content, offline workflows, and cost-conscious projects.
Tools
LocalTranscriber.py (in src/):
- Runs Whisper models locally (no cloud API)
- Multiple model sizes (tiny, base, small, medium, large)
- GPU acceleration support (CUDA)
- Complete data privacy (nothing leaves your machine)
- No usage limits or API costs
- Word-level timestamps
- Multiple output formats (TXT, JSON, SRT, VTT)
- Batch processing support
Core Workflow
1. Model Selection
- Choose model size based on accuracy/speed trade-off:
tiny: Fastest, lowest accuracy (~1GB RAM)
base: Fast, decent accuracy (~1GB RAM)
small: Balanced (~2GB RAM) [Recommended]