Open-source dictation app OpenWhispr hits 7k stars with local Parakeet/Whisper support
OpenWhispr · github · 2026-09-06
OpenWhispr is a privacy-first voice-to-text dictation app trending on GitHub with 7,000+ stars.
- Runs local models (Nvidia Parakeet, Whisper) offline, or bring-your-own-key for cloud providers (Gemini, Groq, OpenAI)
- Cross-platform: macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Privacy-first: everyday voice input without sending audio to the cloud
A practical self-hostable option for users who want quality dictation without cloud dependency.
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