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TypeWhisper

typewhisper · v1.7.1 • auto-updates

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Speech-to-text and AI text processing

Productivity Rising Star 2.3x macOS 14+ Homepage →
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brew install --cask typewhisper
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.7.1
11d ago1.7.0→1.7.1
16d ago1.6.1→1.7.0
1mo ago1.6.0→1.6.1
2mo ago1.5.1→1.6.0
3mo ago1.5.0→1.5.1
3mo ago1.4.0→1.5.0

Review

Jun 20, 2026

TypeWhisper offers local speech-to-text with on-device AI, ensuring privacy, and includes optional cloud integration. It supports multiple engines and profiles, making it ideal for users seeking privacy and flexibility in speech-to-text tasks.

Converts speech to text using various engines and processes text with AI, prioritizing privacy.

Maturity: The project appears healthy with over 1k GitHub stars, regular updates, though there are open issues.

Community: Minimal mentions on Hacker News with limited engagement; no Reddit activity found.

Pros

  • + Focus on privacy with local processing
  • + Multiple engines and customization options
  • + Strong performance in speech-to-text tasks

Cons

  • - Recent bugs affecting live transcription
  • - Complex user interface
1.4k
Stars
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Forks
41
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
SwiftLast commit: Jun 20, 2026

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