Push-to-talk dictation that types into any app.

Transcription runs locally with whisper.cpp. Audio never leaves this device unless you enable cloud transcription yourself.

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Downloads

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How it works

  1. Hold the hotkey

    Press and hold the dictation key — in any app.

  2. Speak

    Say what you want typed. whisper.cpp transcribes on your machine.

  3. Release

    The text lands at your cursor. Nothing to paste.

Features

  • Local

    whisper.cpp runs entirely on your machine.

  • Cloud, opt-in

    Groq or OpenAI transcription — only if you turn it on.

  • Post-processing

    Optional transcript cleanup via local Ollama.

  • History

    Keeps your dictations, or nothing at all — on/off.

  • Interface

    English and Ukrainian.

  • Platforms

    Linux (X11 + Wayland), macOS, Windows.

Subscription

Free. After a 7-day trial, get your license key in the Telegram bot.

Monthly

Free

Annual

Free

The app keeps working offline and stays open source.

Privacy

Recordings are processed on this device. Cloud transcription is opt-in and clearly labeled in the app.