🎯 What is VoiceTypr?

VoiceTypr is an open source AI voice-to-text dictation tool, alternative to Wispr Flow and SuperWhisper. Available for macOS and Windows. Pay once, use forever.

✨ Features

🎙️ Instant Voice-to-Text

• System-wide hotkey for quick recording
• Automatic text insertion at cursor position
• Works in any app - cursor, claude code, chatgpt, slack, etc

🤖 Powered by local AI

• 100% offline transcription - your voice never leaves your device
• Multiple model sizes for accuracy vs speed tradeoffs
• Support for 99+ languages out of the box
• Hardware acceleration (Metal on macOS)

🚀 Native Performance

• Built with Rust and Tauri for blazing-fast performance
• Optimized for each platform with hardware acceleration
• Minimal resource usage with maximum efficiency

🔒 Privacy First

• Complete offline operation - no cloud, no tracking (only trial check)
• Your recordings stay on your device
• Open source for full transparency

🤖 AI Enhancement (NEW)

• Transform your transcriptions with AI (Groq/Gemini)
• Smart presets: Prompts, Email, Commits, Notes
• Secure API key storage
• Requires internet connection for enhancement only

🎨 Clean Design

• Clean, user interface
• Menubar integration for quick access
• Visual feedback during recording
• Auto-updates to keep you on the latest version

📦 Installation

Requirements

macOS

• macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
• 3-4 GB free disk space (for AI models)
• Microphone access permission
• Accessibility access permission

Windows

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• 3-4 GB free disk space (for AI models)
• GPU acceleration available (5-10x faster with NVIDIA, AMD, Intel GPUs)

Quick Install

macOS

1. Download the latest VoiceTypr.dmg
2. Open the DMG and drag VoiceTypr to Applications
3. Launch VoiceTypr from Applications
4. Follow the onboarding to download your preferred AI model

Note: VoiceTypr is fully signed and notarized by Apple, so you can run it without security warnings.

Windows

1. Download the latest VoiceTypr installer
2. Run the installer
3. Launch VoiceTypr from Start Menu
4. Follow the onboarding to download your preferred AI model

GPU Acceleration (5-10x faster)

• VoiceTypr automatically uses your GPU if available
• For best performance, ensure your graphics drivers are up to date:
  • NVIDIA Drivers
  • AMD Drivers
  • Intel Drivers
• Falls back to CPU automatically if GPU unavailable

🎮 Usage

Getting Started

1. Launch VoiceTypr - Find it in your Applications folder (macOS) or Start Menu (Windows)
2. Grant Permissions - Allow microphone access (and accessibility on macOS)
3. Download a Model - Choose from tiny to large models based on your needs
4. Start Transcribing - Press your hotkey anywhere to record

Tips & Tricks

• 🎯 Quick Cancel: Double Press Esc while recording to cancel
• 📝 Long Recordings: VoiceTypr handles extended recordings seamlessly but shorter recordings are recommended to do.
• 🌍 Multiple Languages: Just speak - Whisper auto-detects the language
• ⚡ Instant Insert: Text appears right where your cursor is

Project Structure

voicetypr/
├── src/                    # React frontend
│   ├── components/         # UI components
│   ├── hooks/             # Custom React hooks
│   └── types/             # TypeScript types
├── src-tauri/             # Rust backend
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── audio/         # Audio recording
│   │   ├── whisper/       # Whisper integration
│   │   └── commands/      # Tauri commands
│   └── capabilities/      # Security capabilities
├── scripts/               # Build and utility scripts
└── tests/                 # Test suites

🔧 Troubleshooting

Windows GPU Acceleration

VoiceTypr automatically detects and uses your GPU for faster transcription. If you're experiencing slower performance:

Update your graphics drivers - This is the most common fix:

• NVIDIA Drivers
• AMD Drivers
• Intel Drivers

Note: VoiceTypr always works - it automatically falls back to CPU if GPU acceleration is unavailable

📄 License

VoiceTypr is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.