Local on-device transcription
Whisper-based speech-to-text running entirely on your Mac. No internet required, no audio leaves your device.
See what's shipped, what's in progress, and what's planned next for Vorn Voice.
Q1 2026
Whisper-based speech-to-text running entirely on your Mac. No internet required, no audio leaves your device.
Hold a customizable global shortcut, speak, and release to insert clean text into whatever app you are using.
First-run assistant that walks through microphone access, accessibility permissions, and shortcut configuration.
Optional monthly subscription that adds Groq Whisper cloud transcription for faster, more accurate results on longer dictation.
Q2 2026
Save dictations to a persistent notes sidebar. Browse and copy past transcriptions without re-speaking them.
Choose between transcription models (tiny, base, small) to balance speed and accuracy for your hardware.
Automatically add punctuation, capitalize sentences, and format numbers in transcription output.
Define replacement rules for names, abbreviations, and technical terms that get applied after every transcription.
Automatically save transcriptions as timestamped notes to your Obsidian vault with a single setting.
Q3 2026
Transcribe speech in languages beyond English. Cloud transcription supports multiple languages today — local model support is in progress.
Configure different behavior per app — use formal tone for email, casual for chat, technical for code editors.
Q4 2026
Dictate on your iPhone and send transcriptions to your Mac clipboard or a shared history across devices.
Trigger Vorn Voice transcription from macOS Shortcuts, Automator, or command-line scripts for hands-free workflows.