CLI install - OpenWhispr

The OpenWhispr CLI (@openwhispr/cli) is a single binary that operates against either the local desktop app or the cloud API.

Requirements

Node.js 20 or later
Either the OpenWhispr desktop app running locally, or an API key for cloud access

Install

npm install -g @openwhispr/cli

pnpm add -g @openwhispr/cli

bun add -g @openwhispr/cli

Verify

openwhispr --version

Then check which backends are reachable:

openwhispr doctor

The doctor command reports the local desktop bridge and remote API independently. Exit code is 0 if at least one backend is reachable, 2 otherwise.

Next steps

Authenticate for cloud access
Learn how the CLI picks a backend
Browse the full command reference

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Requirements

Install

Verify

Next steps