https://github.com/nitintf/dicta
Voice transcription app for macOS
https://github.com/nitintf/dicta
ai react rust shadcn speech-to-text tauri
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Voice transcription app for macOS
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nitintf/dicta
- Owner: nitintf
- Created: 2025-12-31T10:57:28.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-17T04:29:16.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-17T10:53:51.415Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: ai, react, rust, shadcn, speech-to-text, tauri
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://dicta.nitin.sh
- Size: 1.95 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
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# Dicta
Voice-to-text for macOS. Press a shortcut, speak, and your words appear as text.
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---
## What is Dicta?
Dicta 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.
**Key highlights:**
- Spotlight-style floating window with real-time waveform
- Multiple transcription engines (cloud and local)
- Text formatting with customizable "vibes" (professional, casual, email styles)
- Full transcription history with search and filtering
- Privacy-focused local processing option
## Installation
### Download
Get the latest release from the [Releases page](https://github.com/nitintf/dicta/releases).
1. Download the `.dmg` file
2. Drag Dicta to your Applications folder
3. If macOS shows a security warning, run:
```bash
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Dicta.app
```
4. Launch Dicta and grant microphone access when prompted
### Build from source
```bash
git clone https://github.com/nitintf/dicta.git
cd dicta
pnpm install
pnpm tauri build
```
The app bundle will be in `src-tauri/target/release/bundle/macos/`.
## Usage
1. Press `Option + Space` (configurable) to open the voice input window
2. Speak your text
3. Release the shortcut or press it again to stop
4. Text is transcribed and copied to clipboard (or pasted directly)
### Transcription Providers
| Provider | Type | Notes |
|----------|------|-------|
| OpenAI Whisper | Cloud | High accuracy, requires API key |
| Google Speech-to-Text | Cloud | Fast, requires API key |
| AssemblyAI | Cloud | Advanced features, requires API key |
| ElevenLabs | Cloud | High quality, requires API key |
| Local Whisper | Local | Privacy-focused, runs on your Mac |
| Apple Speech | Local | Built-in, no setup required |
### Text Styles (Vibes)
Transform your transcriptions with AI-powered formatting:
- **Professional** — Clean, formal language for work
- **Casual** — Relaxed, conversational tone
- **Email** — Properly formatted email text
- **Custom** — Create your own formatting rules
## Development
### Requirements
- Node.js 20.19+ or 22.12+
- pnpm 8+
- Rust 1.75+
- Xcode Command Line Tools
### Setup
```bash
pnpm install
pnpm tauri dev
```
### Commands
```bash
pnpm tauri dev # Development mode with hot reload
pnpm tauri build # Production build
pnpm lint:fix # Fix linting issues
pnpm format:all # Format TypeScript and Rust code
```
## Tech Stack
**Frontend:** React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS 4, Radix UI, Zustand
**Backend:** Tauri 2.5, Rust, macOS native APIs (NSPanel, Speech Recognition)
**AI:** OpenAI, Google Cloud, AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs, Local Whisper (whisper.cpp)
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss what you'd like to change.
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/your-feature`)
3. Make your changes
4. Run `pnpm lint:fix && pnpm format:all && pnpm build`
5. Commit with a descriptive message
6. Open a pull request
## License
MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.