OpenAI / ChatGPT gives TypeWhisper high-quality speech-to-text via Whisper models and flexible prompt processing through OpenAI and ChatGPT/Codex models. The plugin supports both classic Whisper and the newer GPT-4o Transcribe model for improved accuracy. On macOS, you can either connect a regular OpenAI API key or use your existing ChatGPT Plus/Pro or Codex login for prompt processing.
Features
High-accuracy Whisper transcription
GPT-4o Transcribe for enhanced accuracy
GPT and ChatGPT/Codex models for LLM tasks
o4-mini for fast, cost-effective processing
Translation support via Whisper
Sign in through your browser on macOS
Import an existing Codex login on macOS
Transcription Models
Model
ID
Whisper 1
whisper-1
GPT-4o Transcribe
gpt-4o-transcribe
LLM Models
Model
ID
GPT-4.1
gpt-4.1
GPT-4o
gpt-4o
o4-mini
o4-mini
Configuration
API Key - Create an API key at platform.openai.com. Required for transcription and available for prompt processing.
ChatGPT Login - On macOS, use your existing ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription or Codex login for prompt processing without adding an OpenAI API key for prompts.
Setup
Open TypeWhisper Settings > Plugins
Find the OpenAI / ChatGPT plugin and click Configure
Choose your connection method:
For API Key, enter your OpenAI API key
For ChatGPT Login on macOS, either click Sign In In Browser or Import Codex Login
If you want transcription, add an OpenAI API key even when using ChatGPT Login for prompts
Select OpenAI / ChatGPT as your transcription engine or LLM provider
Notes
ChatGPT Login is currently documented for macOS only.
ChatGPT Login exposes only the supported ChatGPT/Codex models.
Browser login and Codex import are intended for prompt processing, not as a replacement for the transcription API key.
