LibreAI / Audio / dictly
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dictly

On-device speech-to-text for macOS.

💎 Hidden gem★ 51 stars⑂ 4 forksMITupdated 2026-07
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// project facts

Project facts

dictly is an open-source audio project by vlr-code (vlr-code/dictly on GitHub). It has 51 GitHub stars and 4 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 11 July 2026.

Repository
vlr-code/dictly
GitHub stars
51
Forks
4
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
11 July 2026
Category
Audio
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want dictly to do first — on-device speech-to-text for macOS. Hold a hotkey → Whisper transcribe.

  3. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  4. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

// features

Why people love it

Apple Silicon

Working apple silicon support built in.

Dictation support

Type by speaking anywhere.

macOS native

Feels at home on the Mac.

On Device Ai

Working on device ai support built in.

Swift native

Feels native on Apple platforms.

MIT license

Use it freely, even commercially.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/vlr-code/dictly.git
    cd dictly
  2. Step 2 — Build

    Build the Swift package.

    swift build
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Run the built product.

    .build/debug/app  # product name may vary
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is dictly free to use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use dictly?

No. It is a self-run project — clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run dictly on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is dictly licensed?

It is released under MIT. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Can I contribute to the project?

Yes — it lives on GitHub at vlr-code/dictly. Open an issue or pull request; the contribution guide in the repo explains the process.

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