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OpenAI Compatible

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OpenAI Compatible settings

About

OpenAI Compatible is a universal adapter that connects TypeWhisper to any service with an OpenAI-compatible API. Use it with Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, or any other compatible server for both transcription and LLM tasks. Models are loaded dynamically from the server’s /v1/models endpoint or can be entered manually.

Features

  • Works with any OpenAI-compatible API (Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, etc.)
  • Transcription and LLM support
  • Translation support
  • 99+ languages (depending on the model)
  • Dynamic model discovery via /v1/models endpoint
  • Manual model entry supported
  • Test connection function
  • No vendor lock-in

Transcription & LLM Models

Models are loaded dynamically from the connected server. You can also enter model names manually.

Configuration

  • Server URL - The base URL of your OpenAI-compatible server (e.g. http://localhost:11434/v1 for Ollama)
  • API Key - Optional, depends on the server

Setup

  1. Start your OpenAI-compatible server (e.g. Ollama, LM Studio)
  2. Open TypeWhisper Settings > Plugins
  3. Find the OpenAI Compatible plugin and click Configure
  4. Enter your server URL
  5. Use “Test Connection” to verify the connection
  6. Select OpenAI Compatible as your transcription engine or LLM provider