ggml-org/whisper.cpp

Consider using OPFS instead of IndexedDB for storage in WASM demos

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#825 opened on Apr 27, 2023

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Description

OPFS has some nice properties - better persistence, performance, and consistent support for large files across browsers (enabling Firefox support for the larger models).

Would you be open to a change to helpers.js to migrate the backend or do you prefer to stick with IndexedDB?

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptwasm
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptWASM conceptsIndexedDB
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Locate helpers.js in the whisper.cpp WASM demo directory. Review its current IndexedDB usage and the proposed OPFS API. Assess browser support and check if any maintainer guidance is provided in the issue comments. Implement the migration to OPFS while preserving existing functionality.
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