azure-ai-transcription-py
Azure AI Transcription SDK for Python
Client library for Azure AI Transcription (speech-to-text) with real-time and batch transcription.
Installation
bash
pip install azure-ai-transcriptionEnvironment Variables
bash
TRANSCRIPTION_ENDPOINT=https://<resource>.cognitiveservices.azure.com
TRANSCRIPTION_KEY=<your-key>Authentication
Use subscription key authentication (DefaultAzureCredential is not supported for this client):
python
import os
from azure.ai.transcription import TranscriptionClient
client = TranscriptionClient(
endpoint=os.environ["TRANSCRIPTION_ENDPOINT"],
credential=os.environ["TRANSCRIPTION_KEY"]
)
Transcription (Batch)
python
job = client.begin_transcription(
name="meeting-transcription",
locale="en-US",
content_urls=["https://<storage>/audio.wav"],
diarization_enabled=True
)
result = job.result()
print(result.status)Transcription (Real-time)
python
stream = client.begin_stream_transcription(locale="en-US")
stream.send_audio_file("audio.wav")
for event in stream:
print(event.text)Best Practices
1. Enable diarization when multiple speakers are present
2. Use batch transcription for long files stored in blob storage
3. Capture timestamps for subtitle generation
4. Specify language to improve recognition accuracy
5. Handle streaming backpressure for real-time transcription
6. Close transcription sessions when complete
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.