transcription_set_model
Download and set a Whisper AI model for audio transcription in Audacity, allowing users to choose between speed and accuracy options for their transcription needs.
Instructions
[EXPERIMENTAL] Pre-download a whisper model. ONLY call this if the user explicitly asks to download or change the model. Do NOT call this before transcribe_audio — transcription tools handle model loading automatically. Requires separate setup — see installation guide.
Runs in BACKGROUND — returns a job_id immediately. Use check_transcription_status to monitor progress.
Model sizes:
tiny: ~75MB (fastest, least accurate)
base: ~150MB (good balance for most use cases)
small: ~500MB (better accuracy, recommended)
medium: ~1.5GB (high accuracy)
large-v3: ~3GB (best accuracy, slowest)
Args: model_size: Model to load - "tiny", "base", "small", "medium", "large-v3"
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| model_size | No | base |