LibreAI / Productivity / whisper-shortcut
// productivity ยท mgsgde/whisper-shortcut

whisper-shortcut

Voice-first macOS menu bar app: dictate, voice-edit clipboard, read aloud, AI chat.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 74 starsโ‘‚ 10 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

whisper-shortcut is an open-source productivity project by mgsgde (mgsgde/whisper-shortcut on GitHub). It has 74 GitHub stars and 10 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

GitHub stars
74
Forks
10
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Productivity
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  2. Make it yours

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

  3. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  4. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want whisper-shortcut to do first โ€” voice-first macOS menu bar app: dictate, voice-edit clipboard, read al.

// features

Why people love it

Ai Chat

Working ai chat support built in.

Cocoa

Working cocoa support built in.

Dictation support

Type by speaking anywhere.

Gemini

Working gemini support built in.

Swift native

Feels native on Apple platforms.

AGPL-3.0 license

Free to use; network services stay open.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/mgsgde/whisper-shortcut.git
    cd whisper-shortcut
  2. Step 2 โ€” Build

    Build the Swift package.

    swift build
  3. Step 3 โ€” 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 whisper-shortcut free to use?

Yes, but note the copyleft: it is AGPL-3.0 licensed, so distributed derivatives must stay open.

Do I need an account to use whisper-shortcut?

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

Can I run whisper-shortcut on my own hardware?

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

How is whisper-shortcut licensed?

It is released under AGPL-3.0. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Where do I get help if something breaks?

Start with the README, then the issue tracker on the GitHub repo at mgsgde/whisper-shortcut, where maintainers and users answer questions.

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