
Scriber
Speak Once. Keep the text.
What it does
Scriber is a Linux-first desktop transcription app for operators, developers, founders, and creators who work across terminals, browsers, IDEs, docs, and AI consoles. Most dictation tools treat Linux like an afterthought. Scriber is built for real desktop workflows: speak once, keep the text, export it, and keep working. Current release: 1.2.0 Linuxdeb available now. AppImage coming next.
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