Show HN: FnScribe – Open-source, offline dictation for macOS
FnScribe is a new open-source, offline dictation tool for macOS that allows users to transcribe voice to text locally. It features push-to-talk and hands-free modes, prioritizing user privacy by keeping dictionary data on the local machine.
Why it matters
It offers a privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based dictation services, appealing to users concerned about data security.
Hold a shortcut, speak, and release—or use hands-free mode for longer thoughts. FnScribe transcribes your voice locally and inserts the result into the app you are using. It lives in the menu bar and stays out of the way until you need it.
Download for Apple Silicon · Download for Intel Mac
FnScribe requires an Apple Silicon or 64-bit Intel Mac running macOS 13 Ventura or later.
The default push-to-talk shortcut is the fn /Globe key. To change it, click the menu-bar microphone, click the shortcut button, and press a new key combination.
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