https://github.com/jamdaniels/fing

Free, open-source, local-only speech-to-text.
https://github.com/jamdaniels/fing

local-first macos privacy speech-to-text tauri transcription whisper windows

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Free, open-source, local-only speech-to-text.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/jamdaniels/fing
• Owner: jamdaniels
• License: mit
• Created: 2026-01-26T22:42:32.000Z (5 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-03-10T00:47:40.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-03-10T07:40:59.495Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: local-first, macos, privacy, speech-to-text, tauri, transcription, whisper, windows
• Language: Rust
• Homepage:
• Size: 10.6 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE
  • Agents: AGENTS.md

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README

          
# Fing

**Talk to type. Locally.**

![Fing](./assets/screenshot.png)

Hold your hotkey, speak, release — transcribed text is pasted instantly. Your voice never leaves your device.

## Why Fing

- **100% local** — runs [Whisper](https://github.com/ggerganov/whisper.cpp) on-device, zero cloud

- **Free & open source** — no subscriptions, no accounts

- **Lightweight** — minimal footprint, GPU-accelerated (Metal/Vulkan)

- **Privacy-first** — no telemetry, mic only active while holding hotkey

## Features

- **Tray app** — Lives in system tray, stays out of your way

- **Multi-language** — English, German, Spanish, French with auto-detection

- **Custom hotkey** — Bind any key or modifier combination

- **Dictionary** — Add custom words and short phrases to improve recognition

- **Local history** — Optional transcripts that are searchable and auto-cleared after 30 days

- **Copy & reuse** — One-click copy of any previous transcription

- **Sound feedback** — Optional audio cues for start

- **Auto-start** — Optional auto-launch on login

## Requirements

Windows 10+ / macOS 11.0+ (Big Sur)

## Install

Download the latest [release](https://github.com/jamdaniels/fing/releases).

### macOS

Fing macOS releases are signed with a Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple. Open the DMG, move Fing to Applications, and launch it normally.

### Windows

Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed.

## License

MIT