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macOS Local AI Dictation Software

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macOS Local AI Dictation Software

Hi everyone! I have been working for a long time on a Mac OS dictation app that supports multiple backends like whisper, vosk, Mac native Apple speech API, as well as cloud providers like Mistral or Gemini. The goal of Whisper Mac is to be a drop-in replacement for your keyboard whenever possible. It supports customizable actions replacements, AI post-processing, and can be as local or as cloud-based as you want or need it to be. Check it out and give it a star!!

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Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: mac, macos, apple · Missing: agents, agent, cursor

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Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: supports, gemini · Missing: reddit linkedin, podcasting, created

92%92% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

44%44% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

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32%32% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

24%24% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

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BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

1%1% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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