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whisper-subs

Jellyfin add-on for local AI-driven subtitle generation using Whisper.

💎 Hidden gem★ 106 stars⑂ 8 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

whisper-subs is an open-source audio project by GeiserX (GeiserX/whisper-subs on GitHub). It has 106 GitHub stars and 8 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

GitHub stars
106
Forks
8
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Audio
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want whisper-subs to do first — jellyfin add-on for local AI-driven subtitle generation using Whisper .

  3. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  4. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

// features

Why people love it

Accessibility

Working accessibility support built in.

Ai Subtitles

Working ai subtitles support built in.

Auto Subtitles

Working auto subtitles support built in.

Automation

Handles repetitive work for you.

C# codebase

Built on the .NET ecosystem.

GPL-3.0 license

Free to use; derivatives stay open.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/GeiserX/whisper-subs.git
    cd whisper-subs
  2. Step 2 — Build

    Restore and build the .NET project.

    dotnet build
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Launch the application.

    dotnet run
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is whisper-subs free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is GPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use whisper-subs?

No. It is a self-run project — clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run whisper-subs on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is whisper-subs licensed?

It is released under GPL-3.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Where do I get help if something breaks?

Start with the README, then the issue tracker on the GitHub repo at GeiserX/whisper-subs, where maintainers and users answer questions.

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