WhisperShortcut: macOS speech-to-text and AI voice assistant

Speech-to-text, voice prompts, and AI chat with Gemini, OpenAI, Grok, or Whisper on macOS. Install from the App Store or direct DMG download.

Download in App StoreDirect download (DMG)

Demo video

Features

Speech-to-Text: transcribe with Gemini, OpenAI, self-hosted endpoints, or Whisper
Speech-to-Text
Speech-to-Prompt: modify clipboard via voice and AI
Speech-to-Prompt
Powered by Gemini: cloud transcription and settings
Powered by Gemini
Chat: pop up from anywhere with your shortcut; Gemini, OpenAI, or Grok, optional Google and Trello tools, live meeting
Chat
Powered by Whisper: offline models and privacy
Powered by Whisper
Open source on GitHub
Open source
GitHub Star History: live star growth for mgsgde/whisper-shortcut
GitHub Star History

Setup

Bring your own Google API key from Google AI Studio for Gemini cloud features, or add OpenAI/xAI keys for their models. Offline Whisper transcription works without any API key.

Frequently asked questions

What is WhisperShortcut?

WhisperShortcut (sometimes searched as "Whisper Shortcut") is a macOS menu bar app for transcription and AI voice workflows.

Can I use it offline?

Yes. Offline Whisper transcription runs on-device. Learn more on the Offline Whisper page.

Where can I download it?

Use the App Store link above or the Download page for direct DMG installs.