tornikegomareli/Talkify

Lightning-fast, free, local first voice dictation for macOS with on-device transcription

What it solves

Talkify provides a fast, privacy-focused way to perform voice dictation and text-to-speech on macOS, eliminating the need to manually switch language settings between different spoken languages during a session.

How it works

The app leverages Apple's on-device SpeechAnalyzer, SpeechTranscriber, and AVSpeechSynthesizer to ensure all processing happens locally without network requests. It uses a unique "key per language" system where users can assign specific keyboard shortcuts (e.g., fn for English, right Option for German) to trigger dictation in different languages instantly without the system needing to guess the language.

Who it’s for

macOS users on Apple Silicon (macOS 26+) who want a high-performance, private voice-to-text tool that supports multiple languages and text-to-speech capabilities.

Highlights

  • On-device processing: No audio is stored or sent to the cloud, ensuring total privacy.
  • Dual-language support: Dedicated keys for two different languages allow for instant switching without detection errors.
  • Visual feedback: Includes various voice visuals and Metal shaders for a polished HUD experience.
  • Read Aloud: Built-in functionality to read selected text aloud via a customizable shortcut.
  • Local Insights: Tracks usage metrics stored entirely on the device.

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