OpenSuperWhisper

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# OpenSuperWhisper\n\nOpenSuperWhisper is a macOS application that provides real-time audio transcription using the Whisper model. It offers a seamless way to record and transcribe audio with customizable settings and keyboard shortcuts.\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"docs/image.png\" width=\"400\" /\u003e \u003cimg src=\"docs/image_indicator.png\" width=\"400\" /\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n## Features\n\n- \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Real-time audio recording and transcription\n- \ud83e\udde0 Two transcription engines: [Whisper](https://github.com/ggerganov/whisper.cpp) and [Parakeet](https://github.com/AntinomyCollective/FluidAudio) \u2014 download models directly from the app\n- \u2328\ufe0f Global keyboard shortcuts \u2014 key combination or single modifier key (e.g. Left \u2318, Right \u2325, Fn)\n- \u270a Hold-to-record mode \u2014 hold the shortcut to record, release to stop\n- \ud83d\udcc1 Drag \u0026 drop audio files for transcription with queue processing\n- \ud83c\udfa4 Microphone selection \u2014 switch between built-in, external, Bluetooth and iPhone (Apple Continuity) mics from the menu bar\n- \ud83c\udf0d Support for multiple languages with auto-detection\n- \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7 Asian language autocorrect ([autocorrect](https://github.com/huacnlee/autocorrect))\n\n## Installation\n\n```shell\nbrew update # Optional\nbrew install opensuperwhisper\n```\n\nOr from [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/Starmel/OpenSuperWhisper/releases).\n\n## Requirements\n\n- macOS (Apple Silicon/ARM64)\n\n## Support\n\nIf you encounter any issues or have questions, please:\n1. Check the existing issues in the repository\n2. Create a new issue with detailed information about your problem\n3. Include system information and logs when reporting bugs\n\n## Building locally\n\nTo build locally, you\u0027ll need:\n\n    git clone git@github.com:Starmel/OpenSuperWhisper.git\n    cd OpenSuperWhisper\n    git submodule update --init --recursive\n    brew install cmake libomp rust ruby\n    gem install xcpretty\n    ./run.sh build\n\nIn case of problems, consult `.github/workflows/build.yml` which is our CI workflow\nwhere the app gets built automatically on GitHub\u0027s CI.\n\n## Contributing\n\nCon",
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