MLX Whisper MCP Server

What is MLX Whisper MCP Server?

MLX Whisper MCP Server is a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for audio transcription using the MLX Whisper model on Apple Silicon Macs.

How to use MLX Whisper MCP Server?

To use the server, run the command uv run mlx_whisper_mcp.py in your terminal. Ensure you have Python 3.12 or higher and the necessary dependencies installed.

Key features of MLX Whisper MCP Server?

• Transcribes audio files directly from disk.
• Supports transcription from base64-encoded audio data.
• Utilizes the high-quality mlx-community/whisper-large-v3-turbo model.
• Automatic dependency management with uv.
• Provides rich console output for debugging.

Use cases of MLX Whisper MCP Server?

1. Transcribing meetings or lectures recorded as audio files.
2. Translating audio recordings from one language to another.
3. Integrating with applications like Claude Desktop for enhanced audio processing capabilities.

FAQ from MLX Whisper MCP Server?

• What are the system requirements?

You need an Apple Silicon Mac and Python 3.12 or higher.

• Can I use it on non-Apple Silicon Macs?

No, this server is specifically designed for Apple Silicon Macs.

• How do I troubleshoot import errors?

Ensure you are running on an Apple Silicon Mac and that all dependencies are correctly installed.