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Dev tools · August 27, 2026

Valcy

AI voice dictation that types as fast as you think

What it does

Don't let the keyboard slow down your mind. Just speak naturally, and Valcy quietly turns your raw thoughts into clean, polished text right where you need it.

The smartest AI dictation app. Press a hotkey, speak naturally, and let Valcy type it out perfectly in any app. Works offline or in the cloud.

The smartest AI dictation app that types perfectly across all your apps—from WhatsApp to Word. Just press a hotkey and speak. Click play and watch Valcy turn messy thoughts into a flawless sentence. No plugins. No extensions. Valcy types text directly into any app on your Mac as if you typed it yourself. Everything processes directly on your Mac. No internet required, no data sent away—just complete peace of mind. As fast as you speak, Valcy removes the 'ums', fixes the grammar, and types it out. You never lose your train of thought. No copy-pasting. Valcy types directly into WhatsApp, Slack, Word, or any app you use, exactly as if your fingers were on the keyboard. Simple, powerful…from valcy.store

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