Hey HN! I built Whisper to solve a problem I was constantly facing: typing is slow and interrupts my flow.
Whisper is a desktop app that gives you fast, offline speech-to-text on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Key features:
• 100% offline - your voice never leaves your device. No cloud, no subscriptions, no privacy concerns.
• 3x faster than typing - speak naturally and see your words appear instantly
• Works everywhere - global hotkey lets you dictate into any application
• Multiple language support - powered by OpenAI's Whisper model running locally
• One-time purchase - $29, no recurring fees
I've been using it daily for emails, coding comments, documentation, and it's genuinely changed how I work. The offline aspect was crucial - I wanted something that respects privacy and works without internet.
Technical highlights: Built with Electron, integrating Whisper.cpp for efficient on-device inference. Works with both Intel and Apple Silicon.
Would love to hear your feedback! Happy to answer any questions about the tech, use cases, or the development process.
