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Dev tools · May 28, 2026

Nexo Whisper

Voice to text in any Mac app — local, private, free.

What it does

Nexo Whisper is a native macOS app that turns your voice into text in any app — instantly. Built on Whisper AI, it runs 100% on your device: no cloud, no subscription, no data leaving your Mac. Free forever. The Pro upgrade unlocks cloud models, BYOK (bring your own API key), per-app modes, custom word replacements, and more. If you type a lot, this will change how you work.

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