{"repo":"Glossardi/Dictator-Speech-to-Text","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/Glossardi/Dictator-Speech-to-Text","clone":"git clone https://github.com/Glossardi/Dictator-Speech-to-Text.git","description":"🎙️ Lightweight macOS menubar app for voice-to-text dictation using OpenAI Whisper API. Hold-to-record with Fn key, instant transcription, auto-paste. Built with Hammerspoon.","language":"Lua","stars":12,"topics":["dictation","hammerspoon","macos","menubar","openai","productivity","speech-to-text","transcription","voice","whisper"],"license":"MIT","category":"ai-agents","readme_excerpt":"Dictator: High-Performance Voice-to-Text for macOS Dictator is a lightweight macOS menubar application that provides near-instant speech-to-text transcription using OpenAI's Whisper API. Powered by Hammerspoon, it offers a seamless workflow for dictating text directly into any application. --- 🚀 Essentials Dictator converts speech to text with professional accuracy using the latest Whisper AI models. It sits quietly in your menubar, ready to transcribe your thoughts the moment you press a key. Key Benefits: - Fast & Reliable : Near-instant transcription via Groq or OpenAI. - BYOK (OpenAI Standard) : Support for any OpenAI-compatible API provider. - Privacy First : Audio is processed only by your chosen API provider. - Smart Formatting : Optional AI-powered grammar and punctuation refinement. - Native Experience : A sleek macOS menubar app that works with any text field. - Context Awareness : (New) Automatically detects the active app and window to adapt the correction style accordingly. --- 📦 Installation To get started, ensure you have Hammerspoon and SoX installed: brew install --cask hammerspoon sox The installer will guide you through the initial setup, including API key configuration and system permissions. --- 🔄 Updating Stay current with the latest transcription models and features: Method 1: Menubar (Recommended) Click the Dictator icon (🎙️) and select Update Dictator... . This handles everything automatically. Method 2: Terminal --- ⌨️ Quick Start 1. Grant Permis","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/Glossardi","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/Glossardi/Dictator-Speech-to-Text/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}