Sayline: Private On-Device Voice Dictation for macOS Applications
By
MartinMakes
Has the shape of a bagel but none of the steam.
Summary
Sayline is a native macOS application that provides private, on-device voice dictation for any text field. It uses global hotkeys to enable voice input in applications like Gmail, Slack, VS Code, and Notes, running entirely locally using NVIDIA Parakeet and MLX technology to ensure privacy. The app offers features like grammar correction, translation, and text formatting without sending audio data to the cloud.
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It runs entirely on-device (using NVIDIA Parakeet and MLX), so you can fix grammar, translate, or format text instantly without your audio ever leaving your Mac.
Stop worrying about cloud privacy. Just SAY the LINE and watch it appear. Pure magic.
Use global hotkeys to replace typing in Gmail, Slack, VS Code, or Notes.
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