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Whisper MCP server

jwulff/whisper-mcp

Local audio transcription using whisper.cpp. Transcribe with OpenAI Whisper models.

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Install Whisper in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add whisper -- npx -y whisper-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whisper": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "whisper-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Whisper MCP server do?

Local audio transcription using whisper.cpp. Transcribe with OpenAI Whisper models.

Is the Whisper MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Whisper run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Whisper to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add whisper -- npx -y whisper-mcp

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