AI Transcriber tool

video_transcription/ai_transcriber/utils.py

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+import pysubs2
+import os
+
+def validate_and_repair_srt(srt_path):
+    """
+    Validates an SRT file and attempts to repair it using pysubs2.
+    
+    Args:
+        srt_path (str): Path to the SRT file.
+        
+    Returns:
+        bool: True if valid/repaired, False if critical error.
+    """
+    if not os.path.exists(srt_path):
+        return False
+
+    print(f"Validating SRT: {srt_path}...")
+    try:
+        # Load the subtitle file. pysubs2 parser is robust and handles many errors automatically.
+        subs = pysubs2.load(srt_path)
+        
+        # Save it back ensures consistent formatting and fixes minor syntax issues
+        subs.save(srt_path)
+        print("SRT validation passed (file re-saved with correct formatting).")
+        return True
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Warning: SRT validation failed: {e}")
+        return False