Whisper MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for advanced audio transcription and processing using OpenAI's Whisper and GPT-4o models.

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What is the Whisper MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for advanced audio transcription and processing using OpenAI's Whisper and GPT-4o models.

The short version

MCP Server Whisper provides a standardized way to process audio files through OpenAI's latest transcription and speech services. By implementing the Model Context Protocol, it enables AI assistants like Claude to seamlessly interact with audio processing capabilities.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
min_duration_seconds300 (5 minutes)
min_modified_time<timestamp for Jan 1, 2024>
sort_by"size"
voice"shimmer"
model"gpt-4o-mini-tts" (default high-quality model)
instructions"Speak in an enthusiastic, podcast host style" (optional)
speed1.0 (default, can be adjusted)

How to install the Whisper MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whisper": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "mcp-server-whisper"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY",
        "AUDIO_FILES_PATH": "${AUDIO_FILES_PATH}"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
OPENAI_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation
AUDIO_FILES_PATHDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Whisper to min duration seconds.”
  • “Use Whisper to min modified time.”
  • “Use Whisper to sort by.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for advanced audio transcription and processing using OpenAI's Whisper and GPT-4o models. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.