Show HN: WhisperShortcut – voice layer for AI on macOS (BYOK, offline Whisper)

Category: devtools

Tags: voice-ai, macos, whisper, transcription, productivity

Score: 7.5/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

WhisperShortcut is a macOS menu bar app that provides a voice layer for AI, allowing users to dictate, edit text via voice commands, read aloud selected text, and interact with a multi-session AI chat that integrates with Google services and Trello. It stands out for its offline Whisper support, bring-your-own-API-key model, and comprehensive feature set combining transcription, TTS, screenshot capture, and live meeting recording in a single, privacy-focused tool.

Target audience: macOS power users, developers, and knowledge workers seeking a privacy-respecting voice interface for AI-driven tasks

Repository: https://github.com/mgsgde/whisper-shortcut · Swift · AGPL-3.0 · 64 stars

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