realtime-whisper-webgpu

What it does

Transcribes as you speak into the microphone, with all processing happening locally in the browser tab so no audio is transmitted anywhere. Useful for capturing a meeting as it happens or for dictating notes. It relies on WebGPU, so it needs a reasonably recent browser and machine and will simply not run on older setups. Real-time transcription is less accurate than processing a recording afterwards, so record and transcribe the file when precision matters.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

realtime-whisper-webgpu FAQ

Do I need to install anything or write code to use realtime-whisper-webgpu?

No install needed — it runs in the browser.

Does realtime-whisper-webgpu work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use realtime-whisper-webgpu commercially?

The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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