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Overview

OpenAISTTService provides high-accuracy speech recognition using OpenAI’s advanced transcription models, including the latest GPT-4o transcription model and the proven Whisper API. It uses Voice Activity Detection (VAD) to efficiently process speech segments with superior accuracy and context understanding.

OpenAI STT API Reference

Pipecat’s API methods for OpenAI STT integration

Example Implementation

Complete example with OpenAI ecosystem integration

OpenAI Documentation

Official OpenAI transcription documentation and features

OpenAI Platform

Access API keys and transcription models

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Installation

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

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Prerequisites

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OpenAI Account Setup

Before using OpenAI STT services, you need:
  1. OpenAI Account: Sign up at OpenAI Platform
  2. API Key: Generate an API key from your account dashboard
  3. Model Access: Ensure access to Whisper and GPT-4o transcription models

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Required Environment Variables

  • OPENAI_API_KEY: Your OpenAI API key for authentication