What's next for Dictar.
Our roadmap is shaped by what you need. Here's what we've shipped, what we're building, and where we're headed.
Shipped — v0.1
On-device transcription
ShippedWhisper and Parakeet models running entirely on your machine — no cloud, no internet required after download.
macOS & Windows support
ShippedNative desktop apps for both platforms with Apple Silicon and x64 builds.
Global hotkey with auto-paste
ShippedHold Alt+Space to record, release to transcribe and paste into any app, any text field.
Live transcription overlay
ShippedFloating overlay with waveform visualization and streaming text so you see words as you speak.
Custom vocabulary
ShippedAdd domain-specific terms, names, and jargon so the model gets your words right every time.
99 languages
ShippedWhisper covers 99 languages, Parakeet offers fast streaming for 25 languages.
In Progress
Improved punctuation & formatting
In ProgressSmarter auto-punctuation, paragraph detection, and number/date formatting.
Clipboard history
In ProgressBrowse and re-paste previous transcriptions without leaving your workflow.
Planned
Read-aloud tool
PlannedSelect any text on screen and have it read back to you with natural-sounding on-device text-to-speech. Perfect for proofreading, accessibility, or just listening to your notes.
Voice commands
PlannedSay "new line", "select all", or "undo" to control your editor hands-free.
Speaker diarization
PlannedIdentify and label different speakers in multi-person conversations.
Audio file transcription
PlannedDrag and drop audio or video files to get a full transcript — all processed locally.
Exploring
Personal speech profile
ExploringDictar adapts to your voice, accent, and vocabulary over time — a model that gets better the more you use it. Only possible because everything stays on your device.
Real-time translation
ExploringSpeak in one language, paste in another. On-device translation paired with transcription.
Meeting notes & summaries
ExploringRecord a meeting and get structured notes with action items — all on your device.
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