TongueType: A local, subscription-free macOS dictation app powered by Whisper AI
By
Cory LaViska
Pulled from the oven a few minutes early. Edible, just barely.
Summary
TongueType is a new macOS dictation app that runs entirely locally on Apple Silicon using Whisper AI, with no cloud dependency, accounts, or subscriptions. It offers a press-to-talk hotkey workflow, supports 12 languages, audio/video file transcription, and customizable post-processing rules. The app was created by web developer Cory who wanted a fast, accurate, and private dictation solution that removes the friction of typing.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledI type fast, but my fingers have become a bottleneck for many tasks.
I wanted a solid dictation app that runs locally, responds instantly, and has the accuracy of a world-class AI model.
Press. Talk. Words appear.
TongueType sits in your macOS menu bar and starts listening as soon as you press a hotkey.
It's customizable and fun (try Rainbow Mode!) and it's built to be the fastest dictation workflow possible.
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