Dictly: On-Device Voice Dictation Software for Mac with Customizable Workflows
By
Jannik Jung
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Summary
Dictly is a Mac dictation software that converts voice to styled text entirely on-device, with no cloud processing or telemetry. It works in real-time across any Mac application and offers customizable workflows and per-app profiles for formatting output for notes, emails, or code. The software emphasizes privacy, speed, and customization to make voice dictation a viable alternative to typing.
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No cloud, no telemetry, no lag.
Speak naturally and see text appear in any Mac app in real time.
Build custom Workflows that format output for notes, emails, or code, while Per-App Profiles adapt automatically.
Fast, private, and endlessly customizable — Dictly makes typing optional, your workflow effortless, and your voice powerful.
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