https://github.com/beingpax/voiceink
The best open-source alternative to Superwhisper & Wispr Flow. Voice-to-text app for macOS with no subscription
https://github.com/beingpax/voiceink
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The best open-source alternative to Superwhisper & Wispr Flow. Voice-to-text app for macOS with no subscription
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/beingpax/voiceink
- Owner: Beingpax
- License: other
- Created: 2024-10-20T15:11:17.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-05-21T18:58:45.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-22T01:07:26.973Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: macos, macos-app, swift
- Language: Swift
- Homepage: https://tryvoiceink.com
- Size: 5.12 MB
- Stars: 5,035
- Watchers: 20
- Forks: 695
- Open Issues: 210
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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VoiceInk
Voice to text app for macOS to transcribe what you say to text almost instantly
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VoiceInk is a native macOS application that transcribes what you say to text almost instantly. You can find all the information and download the app from [here](https://tryvoiceink.com).
After dedicating the past 5 months to developing this app, I've decided to open source it for the greater good.
My goal is to make it **the most efficient and privacy-focused voice-to-text solution for macOS** that is a joy to use. While the source code is now open for experienced developers to build and contribute, purchasing a license helps support continued development and gives you access to automatic updates, priority support, and upcoming features.
## Features
- 🎙️ **Accurate Transcription**: Local AI models that transcribe your voice to text with 99% accuracy, almost instantly
- 🔒 **Privacy First**: 100% offline processing ensures your data never leaves your device
- ⚡ **Power Mode**: Intelligent app detection automatically applies your perfect pre-configured settings based on the app/ URL you're on
- 🧠 **Context Aware**: Smart AI that understands your screen content and adapts to the context
- 🎯 **Global Shortcuts**: Configurable keyboard shortcuts for quick recording and push-to-talk functionality
- 📝 **Personal Dictionary**: Train the AI to understand your unique terminology with custom words, industry terms, and smart text replacements
- 🔄 **Smart Modes**: Instantly switch between AI-powered modes optimized for different writing styles and contexts
- 🤖 **AI Assistant**: Built-in voice assistant mode for a quick chatGPT like conversational assistant
## Get Started
### Download
Get the latest version with a free trial from [tryvoiceink.com](https://tryvoiceink.com). Your purchase helps me work on VoiceInk full-time and continuously improve it with new features and updates.
#### Homebrew
Alternatively, you can install VoiceInk via `brew`:
```shell
brew install --cask voiceink
```
### Build from Source
As an open-source project, you can build VoiceInk yourself by following the instructions in [BUILDING.md](BUILDING.md). However, the compiled version includes additional benefits like automatic updates, priority support via Discord and email, and helps fund ongoing development.
## Requirements
- macOS 14.4 or later
## Documentation
- [Building from Source](BUILDING.md) - Detailed instructions for building the project
- [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) - How to contribute to VoiceInk
- [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) - Our community standards
## Contributing
This project is **not accepting pull requests** at this time. You're welcome to fork and modify VoiceInk for your own use.
You can still contribute by:
- Reporting bugs via [issues](https://github.com/Beingpax/VoiceInk/issues)
- Suggesting features or enhancements
- Improving documentation via issues
For more details, see our [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md). For build instructions, see our [Building Guide](BUILDING.md).
## License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please:
1. Check the existing issues in the GitHub repository
2. Create a new issue if your problem isn't already reported
3. Provide as much detail as possible about your environment and the problem
## Acknowledgments
### Core Technology
- [whisper.cpp](https://github.com/ggerganov/whisper.cpp) - High-performance inference of OpenAI's Whisper model
- [FluidAudio](https://github.com/FluidInference/FluidAudio) - Used for Parakeet model implementation
### Essential Dependencies
- [Sparkle](https://github.com/sparkle-project/Sparkle) - Keeping VoiceInk up to date
- [KeyboardShortcuts](https://github.com/sindresorhus/KeyboardShortcuts) - User-customizable keyboard shortcuts
- [LaunchAtLogin](https://github.com/sindresorhus/LaunchAtLogin) - Launch at login functionality
- [MediaRemoteAdapter](https://github.com/ejbills/mediaremote-adapter) - Media playback control during recording
- [Zip](https://github.com/marmelroy/Zip) - File compression and decompression utilities
- [SelectedTextKit](https://github.com/tisfeng/SelectedTextKit) - A modern macOS library for getting selected text
- [Swift Atomics](https://github.com/apple/swift-atomics) - Low-level atomic operations for thread-safe concurrent programming
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