Hitoku Draft: A $5 Local AI Writing App for Mac with On-Device Dictation
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Summary
Hitoku Draft is a macOS app (Apple Silicon only) that provides local AI writing assistance with dictation capabilities in any language. It processes everything on-device with no cloud dependency, no lag, and no account required. The app costs $5 as a one-time purchase with no subscription, works offline, and collects no telemetry or analytics. It positions itself as a privacy-focused alternative to cloud AI writing tools.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDictate in any language. Your Mac does the rest.
No cloud. No lag. Purely local. Understands your screen.
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