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aidictation

Open-source dictation with offline recognition, everywhere.

💎 Hidden gem★ 46 stars⑂ 17 forksMITupdated 2026-09

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// project facts

Project facts

aidictation is an open-source audio project by writingmate (writingmate/aidictation on GitHub). It has 46 GitHub stars and 17 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

Repository: writingmate/aidictation
GitHub stars: 46
Forks: 17
License: MIT
Last updated on GitHub: 28 September 2026
Category: Audio
Listing: Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site: Official site

// how it works

How it works

Pick your platform
Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android.
Install aidictation
Get it from the official site.
Enable offline models
Download recognition models.
Dictate anywhere
Speak to type on any device.

// features

Why people love it

Five platforms

macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android.

Offline recognition

Works without internet.

Open source

MIT licensed code.

Native apps

Platform-native implementations.

Everywhere dictation

One tool, all devices.

Privacy friendly

Speech stays on-device.

// run it

Run it yourself

Step 1 — Clone the repo

Download the source and enter the folder.

git clone https://github.com/writingmate/aidictation.git
cd aidictation

Step 2 — Pick a platform dir
Choose the client you want to build.
```
ls
```
Step 3 — Build it
Follow the per-platform README.
```
# see the platform README for build steps
```

// use cases

What you can build

Dictate on phone and desktop alike.
Type by voice fully offline.
Keep dictation data private.
Build cross-platform speech apps.

// faq

Questions, answered

What is aidictation?

Open-source dictation for desktop and mobile with offline recognition, at writingmate/aidictation.

Which platforms?

macOS, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Offline recognition is a core feature.

Is it free?

Yes. MIT licensed.

Is it one codebase?

No. Native implementations per platform.

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