[GH-ISSUE #8143] Feature Request: Leverage Browser-Based Transcription with Whisper-Web #118331

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opened 2026-05-20 19:45:24 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 0 comments
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Originally created by @gloryknight on GitHub (Dec 27, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8143

Feature Request

I propose integrating https://github.com/xenova/whisper-web, a powerful open-source library for speech recognition in the browser, as an alternative to sending audio data to the server for transcription.

Whisper-Web enables real-time, on-device transcription, potentially reducing server load and improving user experience through faster response times and reduced latency. Additionally, this approach enhances user privacy by processing audio locally within the browser.

I envision implementing Whisper-Web as an optional feature alongside the existing server-based transcription, allowing users to choose their preferred method based on their needs.

Whisper-web is under permissive MIT License.

Thank you.

Originally created by @gloryknight on GitHub (Dec 27, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/8143 # Feature Request I propose integrating https://github.com/xenova/whisper-web, a powerful open-source library for speech recognition in the browser, as an alternative to sending audio data to the server for transcription. Whisper-Web enables real-time, on-device transcription, potentially reducing server load and improving user experience through faster response times and reduced latency. Additionally, this approach enhances user privacy by processing audio locally within the browser. I envision implementing Whisper-Web as an optional feature alongside the existing server-based transcription, allowing users to choose their preferred method based on their needs. Whisper-web is under permissive MIT License. Thank you.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#118331