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Record and transcribe audio to a markdown file using whisper.cpp (mic + system audio)

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Transcribe to Markdown

Record and transcribe audio to a timestamped markdown file using whisper.cpp with Metal acceleration. Captures both microphone and system audio (via ScreenCaptureKit).

Usage

~/.local/share/transcribe-md/scripts/transcribe-to-md <file.md>
~/.local/share/transcribe-md/scripts/transcribe-to-md --duration 30 meeting.md
~/.local/share/transcribe-md/scripts/transcribe-to-md --mic-only notes.md

Parameters

  • $ARGUMENTS — Output file path and optional flags
  • --duration <MIN> — Auto-stop after this many minutes (e.g., --duration 30 for a 30-min meeting)
  • --mic-only — Skip system audio capture (mic only)
  • --devices — List available microphone devices
  • --mic <IDX> — Use a specific microphone by device index
  • --chunk <SEC> — Chunk duration in seconds (default: 10)
  • --setup — Install/verify dependencies without recording

Examples

  • /transcribe-md --duration 30 meeting.md — Record a 30-minute meeting
  • /transcribe-md notes.md — Record until Ctrl-C
  • /transcribe-md --mic-only dictation.md — Mic only, no system audio
  • /transcribe-md --devices — List available microphones
  • /transcribe-md — Ask what to transcribe, suggest a filename, ask if they want a time limit

How it works

  • Records mic via ffmpeg and system audio via a Swift helper (ScreenCaptureKit)
  • Transcribes in real-time using whisper.cpp with Metal GPU acceleration
  • Mic echoes of system audio are automatically deduplicated
  • Output: **[HH:MM:SS] You:** text and **[HH:MM:SS] Them:** text

Dependencies

Auto-installed on first run. whisper.cpp and model cached in ~/.cache/transcribe-cli/. System audio requires macOS 14+ and Screen Recording permission for the terminal.