Yap
Fast, private, open-source dictation for macOS that runs entirely on your machine.
Yap is a free and open-source dictation tool for macOS that converts speech to text anywhere you can type. It runs entirely on-device, ensuring privacy with no account or API key required. Yap works offline and saves transcripts locally for easy access and reuse.
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How to use Yap?
Download and install Yap for macOS. Once installed, use the assigned shortcut (or a custom one) to start dictating. Speak clearly, and Yap will convert your speech into text directly into any application field you are currently using. Press the shortcut again to stop dictation. All transcripts are saved locally.
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