Stenox: macOS Voice Dictation Tool with Local and Cloud Transcription Options
By
Gedeon Isezerano
Has the shape of a bagel but none of the steam.
Summary
Stenox is a macOS voice dictation tool that enables transcription across all apps and browsers. It offers multiple transcription options including local processing with Whisper and MLX, cloud providers using user API keys, or Stenox Cloud. The software automatically cleans up speech by removing filler words and applying formatting, supports custom vocabulary for specialized terms, and features app-aware profiles that switch automatically. Privacy is emphasized with on-device processing or adherence to API providers' privacy policies.
Key quotes
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Run smart transcription locally with Whisper and MLX, use popular cloud providers with your own API keys, or try Stenox Cloud.
Speech is automatically cleaned up—filler words removed, formatting applied.
Your data stays private, on-device, or per the api key's privacy policy.
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