Show HN: Kami Subs – Live AI subtitles overlay for any browser video
Kami Subs is a new tool that provides live AI-generated subtitles for any browser video, translated into multiple languages. It operates locally on the user's machine, capturing audio from the browser, transcribing it, and overlaying subtitles without relying on cloud services. This solution addresses the limitations of existing tools, particularly for users seeking free options for live subtitles on private content.
- ▪Kami Subs generates live subtitles for videos in any language.
- ▪The tool runs locally, eliminating the need for cloud services or API keys.
- ▪It is compatible with various video platforms, excluding DRM-protected content.
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Kami Subs ✨ Live AI-generated subtitles, overlaid on any browser video, translated into any language — running locally on your machine. Captures the audio of whatever's playing in your browser tab, transcribes it with faster-whisper, translates the output, and overlays it on the video. No cloud, no API keys, no per-minute fees. Works on anything that isn't DRM-protected — YouTube, Twitch, podcasts, lectures, vimeo embeds, news streams. Why this exists Chrome's built-in Live Caption is English-only and doesn't translate. Whisper desktop apps work on files, not live audio. Most "translate any video" tools are paid SaaS that don't work on private content. There's no good free option for "live subs, your language, any video, running on your own GPU." This is that.
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