gradio-transcript-mcp
by bsmnyk
gradio-transcript-mcp is a Gradio application configured as an MCP server. It transcribes audio and video from URLs into text using OpenAI's Whisper and ffmpeg.
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What is gradio-transcript-mcp?
gradio-transcript-mcp is a Gradio application designed to function as a Model Control Protocol (MCP) server. It transcribes audio and video from URLs into text, leveraging OpenAI's Whisper and ffmpeg for efficient multimedia processing.
How to use gradio-transcript-mcp?
To use, clone the repository, install the dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt, and run the application with python app.py. This starts the Gradio interface and the MCP server, exposing the transcribe_url function. Configure your MCP client (like Cline) with the server's URL, typically http://127.0.0.1:7860/gradio_api/mcp/sse or the hosted Hugging Face Spaces URL.
Key features of gradio-transcript-mcp
Transcribes audio and video from URLs
Uses OpenAI's Whisper for transcription
Leverages ffmpeg (via yt-dlp) for media conversion
Functions as an MCP server
Supports dynamic device selection (CPU or GPU)
Use cases of gradio-transcript-mcp
Automated transcription of online lectures
Converting video interviews into text
Generating transcripts for podcasts
Processing audio/video content from various online sources
Integration with MCP clients for remote transcription tasks
FAQ from gradio-transcript-mcp
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
An MCP (Model Control Protocol) server allows clients to remotely access and control models or tools, in this case, a transcription service.
What formats does it support?
What formats does it support?
It supports any audio or video format that yt-dlp and ffmpeg can handle, converting them to WAV before transcription.
How do I connect my MCP client?
How do I connect my MCP client?
Configure your client with the server's URL, typically http://127.0.0.1:7860/gradio_api/mcp/sse when running locally, or the Hugging Face Spaces URL if using the hosted version.
What if my client doesn't support SSE?
What if my client doesn't support SSE?
Use a tool like mcp-remote as an intermediary to bridge the connection.
Can I use this server for commercial purposes?
Can I use this server for commercial purposes?
Yes, as it is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License, which allows for commercial use, modification, and distribution, subject to the terms of the license.