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Whisper Downloads Fail

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Description

When I attempt to download the other Whisper models, I get the following error:

Download failed for Whisper Medium (MLX 4-bit). Check connection

I've tried restarting, but doesn't seem to help.

This is a Brew install.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the Whisper Medium (MLX 4-bit) download failure from a Brew installation, then trace the model download path and its reported connection error. Done means the affected Whisper models download successfully through the Brew installation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
ai
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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