{"repo":"kdcokenny/OpenDictation","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/kdcokenny/OpenDictation","clone":"git clone https://github.com/kdcokenny/OpenDictation.git","description":"Mac-native dictation that just works – lives in the notch, zero setup, free forever","language":"Swift","stars":57,"topics":["apple-silicon","dictation","macos","open-source","privacy","speech-to-text","swift","whisper"],"license":"MIT","category":"auth-billing-email","readme_excerpt":"Open Dictation A lightweight, notch-integrated dictation utility for macOS. --- Why Open Dictation? Native macOS dictation is unreliable—it frequently times out, fails to start, and struggles with technical jargon. Existing AI alternatives often demand $10+/month subscriptions just to use your own Mac's hardware. Open Dictation is a headless utility designed to fix this. - Zero Subscriptions: Run Whisper models locally on your Neural Engine or use your own API keys for cloud processing. - Notch Integration: Visual feedback lives in the \"Dynamic Island\" area. No floating windows blocking your code. - Developer Ready: Doesn't time out while you're thinking. Handles camelCase, file paths, and technical terms natively. - No Bloat: 100% focused on getting text to your cursor. No sidebars, no proprietary \"clouds,\" no nonsense. --- Installation Requirements - macOS 14+ (Sonoma or later) - Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3, M4) - MacBook with notch for the integrated UI (Dictation still works on non-notch Macs via audio cues). Quick Start 1. Download the latest DMG 2. Drag to Applications. 3. Open Terminal and run this to bypass the quarantine flag (required for non-signed builds): 4. Launch and grant Accessibility and Microphone permissions. --- Usage Option + Space : Start recording. Speak : The Notch will provide visual feedback while you talk. Option + Space : Stop recording. The transcribed text is inserted at your cursor instantly. Escape : Cancel the current recording. --- Configu","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/kdcokenny","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/kdcokenny/OpenDictation/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."}