tornikegomareli/Talkify

What it solves

Talkify provides a fast, private, on-device voice dictation and transcription system for macOS. It eliminates the need for cloud-based speech services by leveraging local Apple frameworks, ensuring that audio and text data never leave the user's machine.

How it works

The app integrates directly into the macOS notch/menu bar area and uses a variety of Apple-native frameworks for its core functionality:

• Speech Recognition: Uses SpeechAnalyzer and SpeechTranscriber for converting voice to text.
• Text-to-Speech: Employs AVSpeechSynthesizer for the "Read Aloud" feature.
• Translation: Uses Apple's Translation framework to translate dictated text or read-aloud selections.
• Prompt Shaping: Utilizes Apple's on-device FoundationModels (LLM) to rewrite dictated text based on user-defined prompts (e.g., removing filler words or creating bullet lists).
• File Transcription: Allows users to drag audio/video files to the notch to generate local transcripts.

Who it’s for

Users of Apple Silicon Macs (macOS 26+) who want a high-performance dictation tool that prioritizes privacy, supports multi-language input, and allows for AI-assisted text refinement without an internet connection.

Highlights

• Fully On-Device: No network requests, no accounts, and no cloud storage of audio or history.
• Prompt Shaping: A beta feature that uses a local LLM to rewrite dictation for better grammar or formatting.
• Multi-Language Support: Dedicated triggers for different languages and real-time translation during dictation.
• Notch Integration: A visual HUD and drag-and-drop interface centered around the macOS notch.
• File Transcription: Background transcription of audio/video files via a simple drag-and-drop gesture.