typewhisper-mac
Local speech-to-text for macOS on-device AI with privacy features
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026
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Decision brief
TypeWhisper/mac is an on-device speech-to-text application specifically designed for macOS users with Apple Silicon processors. It emphasizes privacy and local processing by avoiding cloud services.
Good fit when
- - When you prioritize privacy and want to avoid having your data sent to the cloud
- - If you use a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) processor, as it is optimized for these devices
Avoid when
- - Not suitable for systems running on Intel processors due to the requirement for Apple Silicon
- - If your Mac is running an older version of macOS prior to Sonoma (14.0), as this application necessitates this OS or later versions
Observed Jul 16, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Very active (0d since push)
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of Jul 11, 2026
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Install
git clone https://github.com/TypeWhisper/typewhisper-macSimilar tools
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Overview
TypeWhisper/typewhisper-mac is an on-device speech-to-text application for macOS using Apple Silicon and Swift.
Capability facts
- Languages
- swift
Source: github.language · Sep 20, 2026
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README
Quick Start 1. Install TypeWhisper from Homebrew or the latest DMG. 2. Open Settings and grant Microphone plus Accessibility access. 3. Pick an engine and, if needed, download a local model. 4. Trigger the global hotkey and complete your first dictation. System Requirements macOS...
For agents
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