AI Dictation
Dictate into any text field with a shortcut, using offline recognition or optional cloud transcription.GetMIT
Open Dictation
Press a shortcut, speak, and have your words transcribed locally and pasted at the cursor.
MIT · Downloads from github.com
- License
- MIT
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- kdcokenny
- Verified
- 2026
About Open Dictation
Open Dictation records from a microphone while you hold or toggle a global shortcut, transcribes the clip, and pastes the text where your cursor is. Whisper runs on the Mac by default, with optional local Parakeet models; cloud transcription through OpenAI, Groq or another compatible endpoint is available if you prefer it.
On MacBooks with a notch, recording status appears in a small panel around it; other displays get audio cues instead. A personal dictionary and literal replacements help with names and jargon. The project lists macOS 14 and an Apple silicon Mac as requirements, and publishes a DMG on its GitHub releases page.
Information
- Source code
- kdcokenny/OpenDictation
- License
- MIT
- Website
- github.com
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- AI
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/kdcokenny/OpenDictation
- github.com/kdcokenny/OpenDictation/blob/main/LICENSE
- github.com/kdcokenny/OpenDictation/releases
- icon.png: Kenny (kdcokenny) and Open Dictation contributors. MIT repository asset; name and logo retained by the project.
License and artwork notices
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