Use Local Whisper
sbusso/claudeclaw
A skill your agent uses when the user wants local voice transcription instead of OpenAI Whisper API.
Free local speech-to-text for Telegram and WhatsApp using MLX Whisper on Apple Silicon.
Install Whisper Mlx Local
$ npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills whisper-mlx-local --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/whisper-mlx-local .claude/skills/whisper-mlx-local && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "whisper-mlx-local" agent skill from https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-local into .claude/skills/whisper-mlx-local/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "whisper-mlx-local", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-localType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills whisper-mlx-local --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/whisper-mlx-local .agents/skills/whisper-mlx-local && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "whisper-mlx-local" agent skill from https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-local into .agents/skills/whisper-mlx-local/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "whisper-mlx-local", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills whisper-mlx-local --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/whisper-mlx-local .cursor/skills/whisper-mlx-local && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "whisper-mlx-local" agent skill from https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-local into .cursor/skills/whisper-mlx-local/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "whisper-mlx-local", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git --path skills/whisper-mlx-local--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills whisper-mlx-local --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/whisper-mlx-local .gemini/skills/whisper-mlx-local && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "whisper-mlx-local" agent skill from https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-local into .gemini/skills/whisper-mlx-local/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "whisper-mlx-local", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills whisper-mlx-localInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/whisper-mlx-local .github/skills/whisper-mlx-local && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "whisper-mlx-local" agent skill from https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-local into .github/skills/whisper-mlx-local/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "whisper-mlx-local", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills whisper-mlx-local --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/whisper-mlx-local .opencode/skills/whisper-mlx-local && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "whisper-mlx-local" agent skill from https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/whisper-mlx-local into .opencode/skills/whisper-mlx-local/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "whisper-mlx-local", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
whisper-mlx-local- GitHub stars
- 663
- Token cost
- ~738 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 212 words
- Files
- 8 (incl. scripts)
- Skills in repo
- 383
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Free local speech-to-text for Telegram and WhatsApp using MLX Whisper on Apple Silicon.
- Works in 4 steps: Install dependencies → Start the daemon → Add to OpenClaw config → …
- Tasks that involve Speech recognition and synthesis
- SKILL.md covers The Problem, The Solution, ⚠️ Important Notes and Quick Start, plus 6 more sections
- Runs Python and Shell scripts from its folder; calls pip3, python3 and curl
What it does
Whisper Mlx Local is an agent skill from sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills. Free local speech-to-text for Telegram and WhatsApp using MLX Whisper on Apple Silicon. Private, no API costs.
Its SKILL.md is about 740 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 8 other files, including scripts (for example `README.md`, `scripts/daemon.py` and `scripts/transcribe.sh`).
It sits in AI & LLM Engineering, covering Speech recognition and synthesis and Transcription. It works with Telegram and WhatsApp. The repository describes itself as: Top OpenClaw skills, with the most popular and useful ones.
When your agent uses it
- Tasks that involve Speech recognition and synthesis
- Tasks that involve Transcription
Example prompts
- “/whisper-mlx-local”
Requirements
- Python 3
- A Bash shell
Workflow steps
4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
- Install dependencies
- Start the daemon
- Add to OpenClaw config
- Restart gateway
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit b80cde2. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Ships 5 files in scripts/ (Python and Shell), which the agent can run.
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
pip3python3curl
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md. Its commands use pip3 and curl, which can reach the network depending on how they are called.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Whisper Mlx Local loads about 738 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 32 tokens; SKILL.md has 212 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 212 words (~738 tokens).
“Transcribe voice messages for free on Telegram and WhatsApp. No API keys. No costs. Runs on your Mac.”
- name
- whisper-mlx-local
Files
SKILL.md and 7 other files (scripts) in skills/whisper-mlx-local of sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills.
- SKILL.md
- README.md
- requirements.txt
- scripts/daemon.py
- scripts/transcribe.sh
- scripts/transcribe_large.sh
- scripts/transcriber.py
- scripts/transcriber_cli.py
Open the folder on GitHubat commit b80cde2
Compare with similar skills
Whisper Mlx Local next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whisper Mlx Local this skillsundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills | 663 | — | ~738 | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Use Local Whispersbusso/claudeclaw | 194 | — | ~1.3k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Yichen Asrmcncarl/yichen-skills | 4.4k | — | ~780 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Youtube FetcherJimmySadek/youtube-fetcher-to-markdown | 485 | — | ~3.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Volcengine Asrysyecust/lecture-to-notes | 273 | — | ~783 | Automated safety check: Pass | Custom licence | |
| Openai Whisperhuangruiteng/CS-Notes | 4k | 18 repos | ~228 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Whisper Mlx Local
What does Whisper Mlx Local do?
Free local speech-to-text for Telegram and WhatsApp using MLX Whisper on Apple Silicon. Whisper Mlx Local is an agent skill from sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills. Free local speech-to-text for Telegram and WhatsApp using MLX Whisper on Apple Silicon.
When should I use Whisper Mlx Local?
Whisper Mlx Local fits situations like: tasks that involve Speech recognition and synthesis; tasks that involve Transcription.
How do I install Whisper Mlx Local in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/whisper-mlx-local in sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills) into .claude/skills/whisper-mlx-local in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Whisper Mlx Local in Codex?
Run `npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/whisper-mlx-local in sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills) into .agents/skills/whisper-mlx-local in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Whisper Mlx Local in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills --skill whisper-mlx-local -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/whisper-mlx-local, .gemini/skills/whisper-mlx-local, .github/skills/whisper-mlx-local and .opencode/skills/whisper-mlx-local in your project.
What does Whisper Mlx Local need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Whisper Mlx Local needs Python and a shell for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (pip3, python3 and curl). Our summary lists: Python 3; A Bash shell.
Does Whisper Mlx Local access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Its commands use curl, which can reach the network depending on how they are called. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Whisper Mlx Local safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.
What licence does Whisper Mlx Local use?
No licence was found for Whisper Mlx Local or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Whisper Mlx Local use?
About 738 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Whisper Mlx Local?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Whisper Mlx Local: Use Local Whisper (sbusso/claudeclaw, 194 stars), Yichen Asr (mcncarl/yichen-skills, 4.4k stars), Youtube Fetcher (JimmySadek/youtube-fetcher-to-markdown, 485 stars) and Volcengine Asr (ysyecust/lecture-to-notes, 273 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Whisper Mlx Local?
sundial-org (a GitHub organization) maintains it in sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills, which has 663 GitHub stars. The repository holds 383 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 7, 2026.
Source: sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.