Open Source Input & Dictation Tools
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Local voice dictation with AI enhancement for macOS
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GPL-3.0
Privacy-first dictation app for Apple Silicon Macs that transcribes speech locally, cleans up output with AI, and auto-switches settings per app.
Open Source Alternative to:
Press a key, speak, release. Text appears instantly.
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days35,975Last commit
5 days agoLicense
MIT
Cross-platform desktop app that transcribes your voice into any text field using a keyboard shortcut, with all processing done locally on your machine.
Open Source Alternative to:
On-device voice dictation for macOS with adaptive AI
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11 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free, open-source macOS dictation app that transcribes speech locally, polishes output with an on-device AI model, and adapts tone to whichever app you're typing into.
Open Source Alternative to:
Voice-to-text that works offline, privately, on any app
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days10,474Last commit
1 day agoLicense
MIT
Dictation app powered by OpenAI Whisper and NVIDIA Parakeet. Runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux with zero data retention and 100+ language support.
Open Source Alternative to:
Type shortcuts, expand to full text instantly
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14,700Last commit
18 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Cross-platform text expander that replaces typed keywords with full snippets, templates, dates, emojis, or script output across any app.
Open Source Alternative to:
Type 10x faster with AI-powered voice dictation
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1,580Last commit
5 days agoLicense
MIT
Open source AI dictation app that transforms speech to text with context-aware formatting. Fast, accurate transcription for meetings, notes, and hands-free typing.
Open Source Alternative to:
Offline voice dictation that types into any app
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740Last commit
16 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Dictate into any app on Mac or Windows using on-device AI models. One-time purchase, 99+ languages, no subscription required.
Open Source Alternative to:
Dictate faster and control your Mac with voice
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Stars growing over the last 30 days668Last commit
1 month agoLicense
MIT
Free, open-source macOS voice assistant that transcribes speech, applies AI transformations, and controls apps hands-free. No subscription, no training required.
Open Source Alternative to:
Turn short shortcuts into your everyday words
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54Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Text expander that replaces typed abbreviations with saved replies, signatures, and snippets across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Open Source Alternative to:
Openlane – Open-source, developer-first platform for automated compliance, risk management, and built-in Trust Center.
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