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Overview

FalSTTService provides speech-to-text capabilities using Fal’s Wizper API with Voice Activity Detection (VAD) to process only speech segments, optimizing API usage and improving response time for efficient transcription.

Fal STT API Reference

Pipecat’s API methods for Fal Wizper integration

Example Implementation

Complete example with VAD integration

Fal Documentation

Official Fal Wizper documentation and features

Fal Platform

Access API keys and Wizper models

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Installation

To use Fal services, install the required dependency: 
pip install "pipecat-ai[fal]"

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Prerequisites

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Fal Account Setup

Before using Fal STT services, you need:
  1. Fal Account: Sign up at Fal Platform
  2. API Key: Generate an API key from your account dashboard
  3. Model Access: Ensure access to the Wizper transcription model

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Required Environment Variables

  • FAL_KEY: Your Fal API key for authentication