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whisper.cpp
Fast local speech-to-text using OpenAI's Whisper models, in plain C/C++
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Last commit12 Oct 2026
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whisper.cpp runs OpenAI's open Whisper speech-recognition models efficiently on CPUs, Apple Silicon and GPUs. It includes a command-line tool and a small HTTP server, and is embedded in many transcription apps.
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| Runs with | Docker, C++ |
|---|---|
| Docker | Yes The project README documents running it with Docker. |
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