Dictate App: Your Private, Offline Dictation Solution for macOS

https://github.com/main-salman/dictate-app

Ever found yourself frustrated at work because your company blocks cloud-based dictation services? I know that feeling all too well. That’s exactly why I created Dictate – a simple, private offline dictation app that runs entirely on your Mac without needing internet access. It uses OpenAI’s Whisper model locally, so your sensitive conversations never leave your computer. Perfect for those secure environments where privacy isn’t just a preference, it’s a requirement.

Setting it up is surprisingly straightforward. Just clone the repo, run the setup script, and you’re good to go. The app even creates a nice desktop shortcut that feels like a native macOS application. I love how it integrates with the Dock and gives you that clean, one-click recording experience. The transcription accuracy is impressive too – way better than macOS’s built-in dictation, and it works completely offline. No more worrying about network connectivity or your sensitive data being sent to some cloud server somewhere.

Best of all, it’s completely free and open source. The whole setup takes maybe 10 minutes, and you’ll have a much more powerful and private dictation tool than what comes built-in. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, and it’s become an essential part of my workflow. If you’re dealing with restrictive work policies or just value your privacy, give this a try – you won’t be disappointed.