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buzz · v1.2.0 • deprecated
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Transcribes and translates audio
brew install --cask buzz 5
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Buzz is a powerful tool for offline audio transcription and translation, leveraging OpenAI's Whisper. It's ideal for content creators and professionals needing precise audio processing, with strong community support and active development.
Transcribes and translates audio offline using OpenAI's Whisper model.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, a large community, and regular updates.
Community: Some confusion due to similar names on Hacker News, but the GitHub community is engaged and supportive.
Pros
- + Offline processing for enhanced privacy
- + Open-source with active community contributions
- + Integration with OpenAI's Whisper for high accuracy
Cons
- - Occasional compatibility issues on macOS
- - Manual updates required for new versions
Community Mentions
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Apr 2023 BuzzFeed News is shutting down
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May 2016 Fizz Buzz in Tensorflow
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Mar 2013 Fizz Buzz: Enterprise Edition
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