Voice transcription
that respects your privacy.
Local Whisper AI. No cloud required.
Unlike other transcription apps, Blabber does one job well.
Features
Local Whisper AI
On-device transcription using whisper-cpp. Your voice never leaves your Mac.
Lightning Fast
For recordings 1-5 minutes, local transcription on M1 is often faster than cloud APIs.
Customizable Hotkeys
Press-and-hold or double-tap to record. No window switching required.
Auto-paste
Transcriptions automatically paste into your active application. Stay in your flow.
History & Search
Search past transcriptions, pin important ones. Inspired by Maccy clipboard manager.
LLM Workflows
Send transcriptions to AI workflows for grammar correction, summarization, or translation.
Privacy-First
API keys stored in macOS Keychain. Cloud providers are optional and opt-in only.
Menu Bar Native
Lives in your menu bar. Lightweight, always accessible, never in your way.
Why Blabber?
Your data stays yours. Sensitive information, confidential notes, personal thoughts—transcribe anything without sending it to third parties.
Multiply your productivity. You can speak 3-4x faster than you can type. Whether you're drafting emails, documenting code, or brainstorming ideas—get your thoughts out at the speed of speech, not the speed of your keyboard.
No window switching. Press your hotkey, speak, release. The transcription appears exactly where you need it. It's transcription that fits your workflow, not the other way around.
Better than macOS dictation. Whisper Large V3 Turbo delivers exceptional accuracy for technical terms, names, and natural speech.
Faster than cloud APIs. For typical dictation sessions (1-5 minutes), local transcription on Apple Silicon often completes before cloud responses arrive.
"I can type fast, but I can speak faster. Blabber has 3x'd my productivity—writing emails, coding, taking notes—all without getting lost in windows. My transcribed thoughts are a double-tap away. I built this for myself, and now I can't work without it."
Get Blabber
Available as free open source, or on the App Store for convenience.
Version 1.0.1 • macOS 12.0+ • Universal (M1 & Intel)
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