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WhisperCat v1.0.3 with Faster Whisper Released

Published at
Feb 20, 2025
Main Article
https://github.com/ddxy/whispercat

WhisperCat

WhisperCat Icon

Latest Version MIT License Windows Linux macOS

WhisperCat is your personal companion for capturing audio, transcribing it, and managing it in one seamless interface. Whether you're taking notes, working on voice memos, or transcribing conversations, WhisperCat makes it simple and efficient. Maximize your productivity with adjustable hotkeys, background operation, and full control over your settings.

Features

  • v1.4.0: Open Web UI Support:
    WhisperCat now supports transcription via the Open Web UI, a flexible and user-friendly web interface that provides powerful transcription services. This integration allows you to process your recordings using modern, cloud-based technologies and even leverage free, open-source models for transcription. For more details about configuration and available models, please visit openwebui.com.
  • v1.3.0: FasterWhisper Server Support:
    Now WhisperCat supports transcription via FasterWhisper Server. Please refer to the installation instructions for setting up the FasterWhisper Server. Note that the previous GitHub repository for FasterWhisper is outdated. The new repository is available at github.com/speaches-ai/speaches.
  • Record Audio: Capture sound using your chosen microphone.
  • Automated Transcription: Process and transcribe your recordings with OpenAI Whisper API.
  • Post-Processing: Enhance the generated speech-to-text output by: Applying text replacements to clean up or adjust the transcript. Performing an additional query to OpenAI to refine and improve the text. Combining these post-processing steps in any order for optimal results.
  • Global Hotkey Support:
    • Start/stop recording using a global hotkey combination (e.g., CTRL + R).
    • Alternatively, use a hotkey sequence (e.g., triple ALT) to start/stop recording.
  • Background Mode: Minimize WhisperCat to the system tray, allowing it to run in the background.
  • Microphone Test Functionality: Ensure you've selected the correct microphone before recording.
  • Notifications: Receive notifications for important events, such as recording start/stop or errors.
  • GUI for Settings Management:
    • Enter your API key for Whisper transcription.
    • Choose and test a microphone.
    • Customize preferences, including hotkeys.
  • Dark Mode Support: Switch between light and dark themes.

Screenshot

Here's what WhisperCat looks like in action:

WhisperCat Desktop Screenshot

Installation

  1. Visit the Releases Page for the WhisperCat project.
  2. Download the latest version for your operating system and follow the setup instructions.

Future Ideas

Here are some planned ideas and features for future releases:

  • FasterWhisper Server Enhancements:Now that FasterWhisper Server support is integrated, future updates might include advanced configuration options and performance tweaks.
  • Add Post Processing Text to Audio: Add the ability to add post processing text to audio, e.g. via ElevenLabs, Amazon Polly and more.
  • Groq Whisperer: Add support for Groq Whisperer Server.
  • Groq and Anthropic Post-Processing: Add support for Groq and Anthropic Post-Processing.
  • macOS Support: While full macOS support is planned, an experimental version is already available. Check it out here: Experimental macOS Build. Feedback is welcome!
  • Microphone Selection Improvements: Revamp the microphone selection process to make it more user-friendly and intuitive.
  • Icon Fixes: Refine and improve icons and UI graphics for better display on all platforms.
  • Audio Format Options: Allow users to choose the output audio format (e.g., WAV, MP3).
  • Multiple Language Support: Expand GUI and transcription support to more languages.
  • Custom Shortcuts: Add the ability to configure custom hotkeys for various actions.
  • Audio Playback: Integrate audio playback functionality for recorded files directly within the audioRecorderUI.
  • Continuous Recording Mode: Enable a mode for long-term recording sessions with automatic splitting of large files.

Feel free to contribute any of these features or suggest new ones in the issues section!

Development

For developers who want to contribute to WhisperCat, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/ddxy/whispercat.git

  2. Build the Project with Maven:

    mvn clean package

Usage

  1. Start the Application:

    mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass="org.whispercat.AudioRecorderUI"

  2. Configure the Application:

    • Open the settings dialog via the menu.
    • Enter your API key for Whisper transcription.
    • Select and test the desired microphone.
    • Configure the FasterWhisper Server settings (URL, model, and language) if using FasterWhisper.
    • Customize other settings such as hotkeys and notifications.

  3. Start Recording:

    • Use the configured global hotkey or hotkey sequence to begin recording.

Known Issues

  • Microphone Selection:
    Due to the Java audio implementation, more audio devices may be listed than are actually available. Use the "Test Microphone" feature to identify and verify the correct device.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

Contributing

Contributions to WhisperCat are welcome! 🎉

  • Open an issue to report bugs or suggest new features.
  • Submit a pull request to contribute fixes or new functionality.

Contact

For questions, feedback, or support, open an issue on the GitHub repository.