hex: local voice dictation for macOS, Windows and Linux
A local-first dictation tool that converts speech to text and pastes it into the active application, running entirely on-device across macOS, Windows and Linux.
Why it matters
Privacy-first dictation with no cloud round-trip: speech never leaves the machine, and it works in any app via paste.
What you could build with it
A freelance writer or clinician could dictate notes directly into any application without sending audio to a cloud service, keeping sensitive dictation on-device.
Does it hold up?
Too early to judge: a July 2026 repo surging on trending with 1,100+ stars in a day, but no independent hands-on reviews found yet.
Built with hex
- Trending GitHub repositories todayarticle · Lists hex among 2 November trending repos, noting its local voice dictation for mac, Windows and Linux.
- GitHub Trending, Monday 2 November 2026article · Daily trending digest covering hex's surge in stars for local, cross-platform voice input.
Learn more
First spotted on github: source.
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