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Privacy-First Dictation

Speak Naturally.
Write Instantly.

SabreVoice is a free, open-source dictation application for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Dictate directly into any text input with local offline AI model processing, global hotkeys, and zero data leaving your computer.

$ git clone https://github.com/sabreproducts/SabreVoice.git

Also supports Linux via native Python install • GPLv3 License

Interactive Mic Demo
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Features

Everything needed for instant typing

Works Offline

Local speech-to-text models process all audio fully on-device. Perfect for dictating without internet connection or in secure local environments.

Notch HUD Overlay

A gorgeous, draggable Tkinter HUD overlay showing active target application detection, live bouncing equalizer bars, and layout control.

Continuous Dictation

Built-in silence/pause detection automatically transcribes and types your text in chunks as you speak, keeping your flow uninterrupted.

AI Prompt Formatting

Format and rewrite your text into emails, clean up spelling and grammar, or summarize into bullet points using local or cloud LLMs.

Speech Engines

Choose your speed and accuracy

Model / Engine Type Size Languages Target Hardware
Moonshine Tiny Local (Offline) 33 MB English only Low-resource Windows & Linux CPUs
Moonshine Streaming Medium Local (Offline) 282 MB English only Standard office PCs & Laptops
Nemotron Speech 3.5 Local (Offline) 670 MB 40+ Languages Apple Silicon Macbooks (m1/m2/m3/m4)
OpenAI / Groq Whisper Cloud (Online API) None (API) 99+ Languages Active internet connection (API Key)
Downloads

Get SabreVoice for your OS

SabreVoice for Windows

Standalone background tray app with offline Moonshine support and visual HUD overlay.

Download sabre_voice.exe
Supports Windows 10/11 • 64-bit

SabreVoice for macOS

Rebranded native SwiftUI macOS client supporting local Apple Speech, Nemotron and Whisper.

Download macOS DMG
Supports macOS 15.0+ (Sequoia) • Apple Silicon

SabreVoice for Linux

Python-based setup for Ubuntu, Debian, and Mint with simple installation script.

Get setup_linux.sh
Tested on Ubuntu 22.04 / 24.04
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SabreVoice really free?
Yes! SabreVoice is 100% free and open-source. We license it under the GPLv3 license so you can use, inspect, and modify the code.
How does the Offline Mode work?
Offline Mode utilizes quantized Moonshine speech-to-text models which run directly on your computer's CPU via the ONNX Runtime. Once installed, it performs all transcription without requiring an internet connection.
How does the application type into other apps?
SabreVoice utilizes accessibility controls on macOS and keyboard injection via the clipboard on Windows/Linux. When a transcription is completed, it updates the clipboard and simulates a standard Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V) keystroke, pasting text instantly into your active window.
Does it support other languages?
Yes. While the offline Moonshine model is English-only, switching to Cloud mode enables full multilingual support for over 90 languages via OpenAI or Groq Whisper APIs.