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Transcribe Audio Files with Open-Source Whisper Models

This Blueprint shows you how to transcribe audio files using open-source Whisper models via Speaches, a self-hosted server that mimics the OpenAI Whisper API. This local-friendly setup offers a privacy-preserving alternative to commercial APIs. Great for transcribing sensitive or private audio data. This Blueprint includes setup instructions to help you get started quickly on your own data. Made in collaboration with EleutherAI.

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Speaches

Speaches is used to transcribe audio files via self-hosted server that mimics the OpenAI Whisper API.

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Docker image is used as an option to run Speaches.

Gradio

Gradio used to build a simple user interface that lets you upload audio files and see their transcriptions.

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