MacParakeet
brew install --cask macparakeet
v0.6.23
Local speech-to-text transcription and meeting recording without sending audio to external servers.
Why you might care
Free and open-source with no subscription or account required. Runs entirely on your Mac using local models, keeping your audio private. Supports 98 languages and handles dictation, file transcription, and meeting recording.
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30-day installs · #964
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365-day · #3459
Links
- https://macparakeet.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/macparakeet.rb
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