AI Dictation

Overview

AI Dictation is a lightweight, open-source macOS application that converts speech to text using Groq's Whisper API for lightning-fast transcription in 400-800ms. The app features hold-to-dictate and continuous dictation modes, automatic text pasting into any application, language translation between dictation and output, custom glossaries for specialized terminology, and optional tone adjustments. With a tiny 1.35MB footprint and native Swift/SwiftUI implementation, AI Dictation provides intelligent post-processing that makes your text readable while maintaining minimal resource usage. API keys are stored securely in macOS Keychain, and audio recordings are temporary and immediately discarded. Free during beta with only Groq API usage costs.

Pricing: Free (pay for Groq API usage)

Minimum macOS: 13.0 (Ventura)

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

• Lightning-fast 400-800ms voice to text using Groq Whisper API
• Hold-to-dictate mode (press hotkey to record)
• Continuous dictation mode (double-tap to toggle)
• Auto-paste transcribed text into any application
• Language translation between dictation and output
• Custom glossaries for specialized terminology
• Optional tone and formality adjustments
• Minimal 1.35MB app size with native Swift/SwiftUI
• Overlay mode with minimal indicator or full window mode
• Configurable global hotkey support
• API keys stored securely in macOS Keychain
• Audio recordings temporary and immediately discarded
• Open source (MIT license)

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