Is EdgeSpeak a hosted transcription API?
No. EdgeSpeak is a desktop app with a local speech gateway. It is not positioned as another cloud transcription service.
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What is an OpenAI-compatible local speech gateway?
A local speech gateway lets trusted tools send audio to a desktop speech engine and receive transcripts through a familiar API shape.
Direct answer
An OpenAI-compatible local speech gateway is a local endpoint that follows familiar transcription API conventions while running on the user's own computer. EdgeSpeak uses this pattern so trusted tools, scripts, CLI workflows, and agents can call its local speech engine.
Why compatibility matters
Many tools already understand OpenAI-style transcription endpoints. A compatible local gateway lowers integration work while keeping the speech engine on the desktop.
What EdgeSpeak exposes
EdgeSpeak exposes local transcription through the desktop app, CLI, and gateway today. Future speech updates will follow the same local-first direction as they become available.
Who should use it
The gateway is for trusted tools on the same computer: scripts, local apps, automation, and agent workflows that need transcripts from local media.
FAQ
Why use an OpenAI-compatible shape?
Compatibility makes it easier for existing tools to send files and receive transcripts without learning a completely new integration pattern.
Does the gateway require the desktop app?
Yes. The local gateway is part of the EdgeSpeak desktop workflow and expects the local app and engine to be available.
Can I use this for automation?
Yes. The gateway and CLI are designed for local automation, scripts, and agent workflows on the same computer.