MacTalk v1.0.0

MacTalk v1.0.0

First release of MacTalk - a privacy-focused macOS menu bar app for local voice transcription powered by Whisper.

Features

• Real-time Transcription: Streaming inference with partial results appearing as you speak
• Dual Capture Modes:
  • Mode A: Microphone-only dictation
  • Mode B: Mic + App/System audio (for transcribing calls/meetings)
• Privacy First: 100% on-device processing, zero network requests
• Metal Acceleration: Optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
• Menu Bar Integration: Lightweight, always accessible
• HUD Overlay: Live transcript preview with audio level meters
• Multiple Model Sizes: Choose from tiny (fast) to large-v3-turbo (accurate)
• Auto-paste: Instantly copy transcripts to clipboard or paste at cursor

Requirements

• macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
• Hardware: Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) recommended
• RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended for large models
• Disk Space: 5 GB (for models and build artifacts)

Installation

1. Download MacTalk-v1.0.0.zip
2. Unzip the archive
3. Move MacTalk.app to your Applications folder
4. Launch MacTalk from Applications or Spotlight
5. Grant required permissions when prompted (Microphone, Screen Recording, Accessibility)
6. Choose a Whisper model to download (recommended: small or medium)
7. Start transcribing!

Known Issues

• First launch may require you to right-click the app and select "Open" due to macOS Gatekeeper (app is not notarized yet)
• Model downloads require internet connection (models are cached locally after first download)

What's Next

See our Roadmap for upcoming features.

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Note: This is an early release. Please report any issues on GitHub!

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