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Press a shortcut, speak, and your words appear as text.\n\n[![CI](https://github.com/nitintf/dicta/actions/workflows/ci.yml/badge.svg)](https://github.com/nitintf/dicta/actions/workflows/ci.yml)\n[![Latest Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/nitintf/dicta?label=release)](https://github.com/nitintf/dicta/releases/latest)\n[![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/nitintf/dicta/total)](https://github.com/nitintf/dicta/releases)\n[![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/platform-macOS-lightgrey.svg)](https://www.apple.com/macos)\n[![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/nitintf/dicta)](LICENSE)\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n---\n\n## What is Dicta?\n\nDicta is a native macOS app that transcribes your voice to text. It sits in your menu bar, ready to capture your thoughts with a global keyboard shortcut. The transcribed text is automatically copied to your clipboard or pasted directly into the active application.\n\n**Key highlights:**\n\n- Spotlight-style floating window with real-time waveform\n- Multiple transcription engines (cloud and local)\n- Text formatting with customizable \"vibes\" (professional, casual, email styles)\n- Full transcription history with search and filtering\n- Privacy-focused local processing option\n\n## Installation\n\n### Download\n\nGet the latest release from the [Releases page](https://github.com/nitintf/dicta/releases).\n\n1. Download the `.dmg` file\n2. Drag Dicta to your Applications folder\n3. If macOS shows a security warning, run:\n   ```bash\n   xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Dicta.app\n   ```\n4. Launch Dicta and grant microphone access when prompted\n\n### Build from source\n\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/nitintf/dicta.git\ncd dicta\npnpm install\npnpm tauri build\n```\n\nThe app bundle will be in `src-tauri/target/release/bundle/macos/`.\n\n## Usage\n\n1. Press `Option + Space` (configurable) to open the voice input window\n2. Speak your text\n3. Release the shortcut or press it again to stop\n4. Text is transcribed and copied to clipboard (or pasted directly)\n\n### Transcription Providers\n\n| Provider | Type | Notes |\n|----------|------|-------|\n| OpenAI Whisper | Cloud | High accuracy, requires API key |\n| Google Speech-to-Text | Cloud | Fast, requires API key |\n| AssemblyAI | Cloud | Advanced features, requires API key |\n| ElevenLabs | Cloud | High quality, requires API key |\n| Local Whisper | Local | Privacy-focused, runs on your Mac |\n| Apple Speech | Local | Built-in, no setup required |\n\n### Text Styles (Vibes)\n\nTransform your transcriptions with AI-powered formatting:\n\n- **Professional** — Clean, formal language for work\n- **Casual** — Relaxed, conversational tone\n- **Email** — Properly formatted email text\n- **Custom** — Create your own formatting rules\n\n## Development\n\n### Requirements\n\n- Node.js 20.19+ or 22.12+\n- pnpm 8+\n- Rust 1.75+\n- Xcode Command Line Tools\n\n### Setup\n\n```bash\npnpm install\npnpm tauri dev\n```\n\n### Commands\n\n```bash\npnpm tauri dev       # Development mode with hot reload\npnpm tauri build     # Production build\npnpm lint:fix        # Fix linting issues\npnpm format:all      # Format TypeScript and Rust code\n```\n\n## Tech Stack\n\n**Frontend:** React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS 4, Radix UI, Zustand\n\n**Backend:** Tauri 2.5, Rust, macOS native APIs (NSPanel, Speech Recognition)\n\n**AI:** OpenAI, Google Cloud, AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs, Local Whisper (whisper.cpp)\n\n## Contributing\n\nContributions are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss what you'd like to change.\n\n1. Fork the repository\n2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/your-feature`)\n3. Make your changes\n4. Run `pnpm lint:fix \u0026\u0026 pnpm format:all \u0026\u0026 pnpm build`\n5. Commit with a descriptive message\n6. Open a pull request\n\n## License\n\nMIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnitintf%2Fdicta","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fnitintf%2Fdicta","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fnitintf%2Fdicta/lists"}