Buzz

by Chidi Williamsv1.4.4

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Buzz transcribes and translates audio offline on your personal computer. Powered by OpenAI's Whisper.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ChidiWilliams.Buzz --exact --version 1.4.4

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.4.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	user		Direct
x64	ZIP archive	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium4.5Patched in wingetCVE-2024-10372affects v1.1.0Oct 24, 2024
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in chidiwilliams buzz 1.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function download_model of the file buzz/model_loader.py. The manipulation leads to insecure temporary file. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The...

Source: NVD, updated 5h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Buzz on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ChidiWilliams.Buzz --exact --version 1.4.4. winget downloads the installer from Chidi Williams and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Buzz silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ChidiWilliams.Buzz --exact 1.4.4 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Buzz via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id ChidiWilliams.Buzz --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Buzz's Apps & Features entry.

Is Buzz free?

Buzz is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/chidiwilliams/buzz) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Buzz work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Buzz directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Buzz up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ChidiWilliams.Buzz --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of Buzz from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.4.4latest
1.2.0
0.9.0
0.8.1