Yap

Free, open-source voice dictation for macOS using on-device transcription.

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Yap is a free, open-source voice dictation tool for macOS that transcribes speech entirely on-device using Apple's Speech framework, with no cloud service, API key, or account needed. It's for Mac users who want simple, private dictation with zero setup friction.

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