kitlangton/Hex

Legacy Swift Hex app. Try the Rust rewrite at hex.kitlangton.com; new source at github.com/anomalyco/hex.

What it solves

Hex provides a fast way to input text using your voice. It allows users to transcribe spoken words and automatically paste the result into any active text field, eliminating the need for manual typing.

How it works

Users set a global hotkey and use either a press-and-hold or a double-tap lock mode to record audio. The app then transcribes the audio using either Parakeet TDT v3 (via FluidAudio) for cloud-optimized, multilingual transcription or WhisperKit for on-device transcription.

Who it’s for

Mac users with Apple Silicon who want a seamless, system-wide voice-to-text tool for faster content creation.

Highlights

  • Global hotkey support for recording
  • Support for both cloud-optimized (FluidAudio) and on-device (WhisperKit) transcription engines
  • Two flexible recording modes: press-and-hold and locked recording
  • Automatic pasting of transcribed text into the active application

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