What is the key difference between Whisper Windows Mcp and TranscriptMax?

Whisper Windows Mcp belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution, while TranscriptMax belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Whisper Windows Mcp or TranscriptMax in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Whisper Windows Mcp and TranscriptMax free or paid?

Whisper Windows Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). TranscriptMax operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Whisper Windows Mcp lists 12 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. TranscriptMax lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Whisper Windows Mcp and TranscriptMax together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Whisper Windows Mcp or TranscriptMax in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Whisper Windows Mcp and TranscriptMax free to use, or do they require API keys?

Whisper Windows Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . TranscriptMax operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Whisper Windows Mcp and TranscriptMax at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both eviscerations-whisper-windows-mcp and transcriptmax as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Whisper Windows Mcp has a Quality Score of 63 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. TranscriptMax holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Whisper Windows Mcp vs TranscriptMax

In-depth architectural comparison of the Whisper Windows Mcp and TranscriptMax MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Whisper Windows Mcp

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

TranscriptMax

Speech-to-Text · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Whisper Windows Mcp if you need specialized Speech-to-Text tools running via a local process. Choose TranscriptMax if your workspace requires Speech-to-Text integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Whisper Windows Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Speech-to-Text domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: WHISPER_CLI_PATH, WHISPER_MODEL.
Primary tools included: transcribe_audio, check_progress, start_batch.

Explore Whisper Windows Mcp Details

Choose TranscriptMax when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Speech-to-Text domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore TranscriptMax Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Whisper Windows Mcp eviscerations Speech-to-Text	T TranscriptMax Speech-to-Text
Summary	Windows-native local audio and video transcription using whisper.cpp with Vulkan GPU acceleration. No cloud APIs, no Python. Batch processing, multilingual support, model management, and background job handling built in.	Transcribe YouTube via Whisper. Summaries, chapters, semantic-search across your corpus.
Category & Scope	Speech-to-Text

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Whisper Windows Mcp Tools (12)

transcribe_audio

Transcribe a single file. Supports blocking (default) or background mode for long files.

check_progress

Monitor a background transcription job started with `transcribe_audio` (background=true).

start_batch

Automated sequential batch transcription of all untranscribed files in a folder. Sorts by duration (shortest first), processes one at a time as background jobs, validates each output. Batch self-advances when each file finishes — no polling required.

check_batch_progress

Monitor a running batch. Automatically advances to the next file when the current one finishes. Returns overall progress, current file with timestamp, and any failed files.

generate_subtitles

Generate subtitle files. Supports automatic language detection and English translation output. Outputs SRT (widest compatibility) or WebVTT (web and HTML5 video).

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Whisper Windows Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eviscerations-whisper-windows-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "whisper-windows-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHISPER_CLI_PATH": "YOUR_WHISPER_CLI_PATH_HERE",
        "WHISPER_MODEL": "YOUR_WHISPER_MODEL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

TranscriptMax Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transcriptmax": {
      "url": "https://transcriptmax.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Whisper Windows Mcp is categorized under Speech-to-Text and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, TranscriptMax belongs to Speech-to-Text using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Whisper Windows Mcp when you need capabilities focused on speech-to-text and TranscriptMax when you require tools for speech-to-text.

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