Works in your apps
Dictate in docs, chat apps, email, browsers, and most text fields on macOS.
Built for every Mac app
ChatGPT-level dictation in every Mac app.
Hold Fn, speak, and release. Whisper Anywhere puts your words where your cursor is, so you can dictate anywhere you type.
Unsigned build for now. macOS may ask you to confirm before first launch.
Features
One-key dictation
Press and hold Fn to record. Release Fn to transcribe and insert text.
Clipboard fallback
If no text field is active, your transcript is copied to clipboard so you can paste it anywhere.
Philosophy
No stored recordings or transcripts
Whisper Anywhere does not store your recordings or transcribed text locally or on any third-party server.
Your key, your transcription request
Your dictation data is sent only to the OpenAI Transcription API using the API key you provide.
FAQ
What do I need to run Whisper Anywhere?
macOS 14+, microphone permission, accessibility permission, input monitoring permission, and an OpenAI API key.
How do I start dictation?
Place your cursor in a text field, hold Fn, speak, then release Fn.
What if there is no active text cursor?
Your transcript is copied to clipboard and the on-screen status says: No cursor found. Copied to clipboard.
Where can I track updates?
Source code and updates are on GitHub.