Apple’s MacWhisper 13.20 now includes a command-line interface (CLI) via the mw tool, allowing users to automate transcription workflows from the Terminal. This tool, available for free, interfaces with the running MacWhisper app over a local socket, enabling actions like listing and switching models, transcribing files, and piping results to other programs. MacWhisper 13.20 is out now with full CLI support.

The graphical user interface (GUI) has long made MacWhisper approachable for handling complex transcription tasks, but the CLI caters to advanced users seeking automation beyond GUI capabilities. By connecting to agents and scripts, users can refine transcripts with large language models (LLMs) and integrate them into workflows—useful for developers or teams needing efficient, script-driven transcription solutions.

This development expands MacWhisper’s utility for power users, enabling seamless automation of transcription tasks from the Terminal. For those who rely on command-line tools for efficiency, MacWhisper’s CLI adds a valuable layer of functionality to its already robust transcription capabilities.