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MacParakeet
macparakeet · v0.7.3 • auto-updates
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Local speech-to-text, transcription, and meeting recording
brew install --cask macparakeet 328
30-day installs
959
90-day installs
959
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.7.31mo ago0.7.2→0.7.3
1mo ago0.7.1→0.7.2
1mo ago0.7.0→0.7.1
1mo ago0.6.24→0.7.0
2mo ago0.6.23→0.6.24
2mo ago0.6.22→0.6.23
2mo ago0.6.21→0.6.22
2mo ago0.6.18→0.6.21
Review
Jun 8, 2026MacParakeet is a local voice app for macOS, offering system-wide dictation, file and YouTube transcription, and meeting recording. As a free, open-source tool, it benefits professionals needing real-time transcription without internet reliance.
Provides local voice dictation and transcription services for macOS users, supporting various needs like meetings and file transcriptions.
Maturity: Actively maintained with 327 GitHub stars, but 36 open issues suggest it's in an early stage or requires attention.
Community: Limited community discussion; only one mention on Hacker News with no comments.
Pros
- + Local processing avoids cloud dependency
- + Free and open-source with active development
- + Well-suited for macOS with Swift development
Cons
- - Unclear license despite open-source status
- - 36 open issues may indicate instability or pending features
Community Mentions
hackernews
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