OpenWhispr
Open-source desktop dictation app delivering fast, privacy-first speech-to-text across macOS, Windows, and Linux with local or cloud models.
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Product Overview
What is OpenWhispr?
OpenWhispr is an open-source voice-to-text dictation application that transforms spoken language into text instantly across all desktop applications. It runs speech recognition entirely on-device using local Whisper or NVIDIA Parakeet models, ensuring audio never leaves your machine, or optionally uses cloud APIs for faster processing. The tool works offline, supports 100+ languages with auto-detection, and integrates seamlessly with applications like Slack, Google Docs, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Gmail, and Teams. Users can dictate at roughly 150 words per minute—about 3x faster than typing—and use voice commands to clean up text or draft emails.
Key Features
Privacy-First Local Processing
Run speech-to-text entirely on your device using local Whisper or NVIDIA Parakeet models with zero data retention—no audio is sent anywhere and no internet needed after model download.
Cross-Platform Desktop Dictation
Works across macOS, Windows, and Linux in any application that accepts text, including Slack, Google Docs, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Gmail, Teams, and more via a simple hotkey.
Voice Commands & AI Cleanup
Give instructions by voice like 'clean this up' or 'draft an email to Mike'—the tool transcribes and automatically formats or edits text according to your spoken commands.
100+ Languages with Auto-Detect
Support for over 100 languages with automatic language detection, allowing users to switch mid-conversation without manual configuration.
Custom Dictionary & Auto-Learning
Add custom words for medical, legal, or technical terms, and the system auto-learns from your corrections to improve accuracy over time.
Offline Mode & Multiple Model Options
Choose from multiple local Whisper models (Tiny, Base, Small, Medium, Turbo) or NVIDIA Parakeet for varying speed/accuracy tradeoffs, plus option to bring your own API keys for cloud processing.
Use Cases
- Fast Writing & Content Creation : Writers and creators dictate content 3x faster than typing for emails, documents, articles, and social media posts across any application.
- LLM Prompting & Developer Workflows : Developers quickly prompt ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and other AI tools by voice instead of typing lengthy code or questions.
- Meeting Notes & Transcription : Automatically transcribe Zoom, Teams, and FaceTime meetings with speaker labels by connecting Google Calendar, creating enhanced meeting notes.
- Privacy-Sensitive Professional Dictation : Legal, medical, and journalism professionals use local-only processing to keep privileged or sensitive content entirely on-device without cloud transit.
- Multilingual Communication : Users speaking 100+ languages switch mid-conversation seamlessly for international collaboration, translation work, or language learning.
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