Hex

Local-first voice dictation for macOS and Linux: hold a shortcut, speak, and paste anywhere.

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Hex is a free, local-first voice dictation tool for macOS (with a Linux beta) that transcribes speech on-device: hold a shortcut, speak, and the text pastes into any app. It's aimed at people who want fast, private dictation without their voice ever leaving the machine.

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