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Dev tools · January 25, 2021

Open-source voice typing for desktop

type with your voice on Mac/Windows/Linux using electronjs and google chrome - fxnoob/voice-typing-for-desktop

Open-source voice typing for desktop launched on January 25, 2021 with 30 votes, #919 of 3,157 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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Open-source voice typing for desktop is a development tool that enables users to control their computer and input text using voice commands. Launched in January 2021, it provides an alternative to traditional keyboard and mouse input on desktop systems. The tool is freely available as open-source software, making it accessible to developers and users who want to customize or contribute to its development. It is hosted on GitHub for community collaboration.

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