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Muesli

muesli · v0.8.5 • auto-updates

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Local-first dictation and meeting transcription

Productivity Rising Star 3.2x macOS 14+ Homepage →
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brew install --cask muesli
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v0.8.5
9d ago0.8.4→0.8.5
1mo ago0.8.3→0.8.4
2mo ago0.8.2→0.8.3
2mo ago0.8.1→0.8.2
2mo ago0.8.0→0.8.1
3mo ago0.7.1→0.8.0

Review

Jul 5, 2026

Muesli is a local-first dictation and meeting transcription app designed for privacy-conscious users. It offers a Swift-based, open-source alternative to tools like Granola and WisprFlow, making it ideal for those needing secure, on-device transcription capabilities.

Muesli transcribes meetings and dictation locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private.

Maturity: The project is actively maintained, with recent commits and a moderate GitHub following, indicating steady development.

Community: While there are a few mentions on Hacker News, the most relevant discussion highlights its potential as an alternative transcription tool. Reddit has no mentions, suggesting limited community engagement.

Pros

  • + Local-first approach ensures data privacy.
  • + Open-source with active development.
  • + Built using Swift, offering modern macOS integration.

Cons

  • - Limited installs suggest low adoption.
  • - Few community discussions indicate niche appeal.
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SwiftLast commit: Jul 5, 2026