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Dev tools · May 7, 2026

NEXT_STORM

The Neural Interface with Buffer Protocol. Speak, edit,.

What it does

NEXT is an offline-first dictation workspace using the Neural Buffer Protocol. Don't dictate directly into live apps and risk typos. Speak, capture into a secure buffer, review, transform with local AI, and then insert perfectly. ⚡️ 100% Offline: Voice data never leaves your PC. ⚡️ Buffer-First: Stop embarrassing typos. ⚡️ Local AI: Built-in Ollama support to chat, translate, or transform text.

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