Listing checked 30 Aug 2026
Overview
Hex is a free, open-source macOS dictation app. Hold a global hotkey to record, then release it to transcribe and paste your words into the active app. You can also double-tap the hotkey to lock recording for longer dictation. Hex supports Parakeet TDT v3 through FluidAudio and WhisperKit for on-device transcription.
Minimum macOS: 15.0 (Sequoia)
Architecture: Apple Silicon
Key Features
- Press-and-hold hotkey to record and transcribe voice instantly
- Double-tap to lock recording mode for longer dictation
- Automatic pasting of transcribed text into any active application
- Parakeet TDT v3 through FluidAudio for fast multilingual transcription
- WhisperKit backend option for fully on-device processing
- Global hotkey activation works from any app
- Built natively in SwiftUI for Apple Silicon Macs
- Installable via Homebrew or direct DMG download
- MIT-licensed and open-source
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