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Typewhisper: Local speech-to-text on-device AI, private, optional cloud

TypeWhisper is a macOS speech-to-text and AI text processing app that supports local models or cloud APIs for transcription, offering system-wide dictation, file transcription, workflow automation, plugin extensibility, and a strong focus on privacy with on-device processing.

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Typewhisper: Local speech-to-text on-device AI, private, optional cloud
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  • Supports ten transcription engines including local WhisperKit, Parakeet, Apple SpeechAnalyzer, and cloud Groq, OpenAI, xAI.
  • Features system-wide dictation, batch file transcription, automated workflows, dictionary, history, and more.
  • Extensible via plugin system with HTTP API, CLI, and desktop widgets for power users and automation.
  • Requires macOS 14.0+, Apple Silicon recommended, 16GB+ RAM for large models.

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