
OpenFlow
The open source alternative to Wispr Flow
What it does
OpenFlow is a free, open-source voice-to-text app for macOS. Press a shortcut from any app, speak naturally, and your words appear at the cursor. That's it. Everything runs locally on your Mac using Whisper. No accounts, no subscriptions, and no internet connection needed. Your voice never leaves your device. ✦ No accounts, no API keys, no telemetry ✦ Open source (MIT) ✦ ~3 MB download, runs from the menu bar Just download, install, and speak.
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