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Local AI voice studio for Mac. No cloud, no subscription.
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Murmur▲2A Realistic, Offline & Unlimited Text-to-Speech App for Mac
Jan 2026 · 3422223166764.gumroad.com
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Hey HN! Braden here, creator of Whispering, an open-source speech-to-text app. I really like dictation. For years, I relied on transcription tools that were almost good, but they were all closed-source. Even a lot of them that claimed to be “local” or “on-device” were still black boxes that left me wondering where my audio really went. So I built Whispering. It’s open-source, local-first, and most importantly, transparent with your data. Your data is stored locally on your device, and your audio goes directly from your machine to a local provider (Whisper C++, Speaches, etc.) or your chosen…
2025 · github.com
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I built this because I wanted to see how far I could get with a voice-to-text app that used 100% local models so no data left my computer. I've been using a ton for coding and emails. Experimenting with using it as a voice interface for my other agents too. 100% open-source MIT license, would love feedback, PRs, and ideas on where to take it.
Apr 2026 · github.com
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Local transcripts with speaker labels, timestamps, + export
Dec 2025 · whispersnapper.com
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Private AI Transcription Assistant for Regulated Industries
May 2026 · cyberesia.com
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