MLX Examples
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Python MLX examples — Whisper, Llama, Stable Diffusion.
Best for direct adapt-and-go Whisper inference on M-series GPUs. Pricing: free.
What it is
Apple-maintained MLX example repo. MIT.
Watch out for: Reference quality, not a long-term maintained library.
Install / use
What people actually do with MLX Examples-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Links
MLX Examples vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MLX Examples | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about MLX Examples
Is MLX Examples free?
Yes. MLX Examples is free and open source.
Does MLX Examples work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
MLX Examples runs on macOS. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond macOS.
How do I install MLX Examples?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/ml-explore/mlx-examples`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does MLX Examples support?
MLX Examples lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does MLX Examples identify different speakers?
No. MLX Examples does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does MLX Examples give word-level timestamps?
Yes — MLX Examples produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can MLX Examples transcribe live audio?
No — MLX Examples works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is MLX Examples HIPAA compliant?
MLX Examples does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of MLX Examples?
Reference quality, not a long-term maintained library.
Who is MLX Examples best for?
Direct adapt-and-go Whisper inference on M-series GPUs.
Does MLX Examples run offline?
MLX Examples runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use MLX Examples in the browser?
No — MLX Examples is a macOS application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the MLX Examples source code?
On GitHub at github.com/ml-explore/mlx-examples. It is maintained by Apple.
What kind of tool is MLX Examples?
In this directory MLX Examples is filed under edge, examples, python as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to MLX Examples?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/mlx-examples-alternatives comparing MLX Examples with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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