Volcengine Ata Subtitle

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name: volcengine-ata-subtitle
description: "Generate subtitles with automatic time alignment using Volcengine ATA API. Use when the user wants to: (1) add time-aligned subtitles to videos, (2) convert text + audio to SRT/ASS format, or (3) automate subtitle creation workflow."
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# Volcengine ATA Subtitle (自动打轴)

Generate subtitles with automatic time alignment using Volcengine's ATA (Automatic Time Alignment) API.

## Prerequisites

Set the following environment variables or create a config file:

### Option A: Environment Variables

```bash
export VOLC_ATA_APP_ID="your-app-id"
export VOLC_ATA_TOKEN="your-access-token"
export VOLC_ATA_API_BASE="https://openspeech.bytedance.com"
```

### Option B: Config File

Create `~/.volcengine_ata.conf`:

```ini
[credentials]
appid = your-app-id
access_token = your-access-token
secret_key = your-secret-key

[api]
base_url = https://openspeech.bytedance.com
submit_path = /api/v1/vc/ata/submit
query_path = /api/v1/vc/ata/query
```

## Execution (Python CLI Tool)

A Python CLI tool is provided at `~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/volcengine-ata-subtitle/volc_ata.py`.

### Quick Examples

```bash
# Basic usage: audio + text → SRT subtitle
python3 ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/volcengine-ata-subtitle/volc_ata.py \
  --audio storage/audio.wav \
  --text storage/subtitle.txt \
  --output storage/subtitles/final.srt

# Specify output format (srt or ass)
python3 ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/volcengine-ata-subtitle/volc_ata.py \
  --audio storage/audio.wav \
  --text storage/subtitle.txt \
  --output storage/subtitles/final.ass \
  --format ass
```

## Input Requirements

### Audio File

- **Format**: WAV (PCM)
- **Sample Rate**: 16000 Hz (16kHz)
- **Channels**: 1 (mono)
- **Encoding**: 16-bit PCM (`pcm_s16le`)

**Extract from video**:
```bash
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -acodec pcm_s16le -ar 16000 -ac 1 audio.wav
```

### Text File

- **Format**: Plain text (UTF-8)
- **Structure**: One sentence per line
- **No punctuation**: ATA will handle automatically
- **No timestamps**: Pure text only

**Example**:
```
主人闹钟没响睡过头了
我们俩轮流用鼻子拱他脸
他以为地震了抱着枕头就跑
```

## Output Formats

### SRT (SubRip)

```srt
1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,500
第一句字幕

2
00:00:02,500 --> 00:00:05,000
第二句字幕
```

### ASS (Advanced Substation Alpha)

```ass
[Script Info]
Title: ATA Subtitles
ScriptType: v4.00+

[Events]
Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text
Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:02.50,Default,,0,0,0,,第一句字幕
```

## Rules

1. **Always check** that credentials are configured before making API calls.
2. **Audio must be 16kHz mono PCM** - convert if necessary with ffmpeg.
3. **Text should be plain** - no timestamps, no punctuation.
4. **Default format**: SRT (most compatible).
5. **Handle errors gracefully** - display clear error messages.

## Troubleshooting

### Invalid Sample Rate

**Error**: `Invalid sample rate, expected 16000Hz`

**Fix**:
```bash
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -ar 16000 -ac 1 audio.wav
```

### Authorization Failed

**Error**: `Authorization failed`

**Fix**: Check token format. Should be `Bearer; {token}` (with semicolon).

## Related Documents

- [Volcengine ATA Docs](https://www.volcengine.com/docs/6561/163043?lang=zh)