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Life & fun · April 9, 2026

Blazing Fast Transcription

The fastest local transcription tool for vibe coders

What it does

I built the fastest local transcription product. I took the top local models and wrapped them around a power user UX: - Always on transcription: just talk - no keyboard press required - Hot mic: No lost words or waiting 0.7s before you start talking - Turbo mode: Real time transcription at the speed you can talk

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