Velox - AI voice input – Instant, privacy-focused voice-to-text transcription

Summary: Velox AI Input converts voice into refined text by holding the Option key, then releasing to transcribe and paste without extra windows. It supports four speech-to-text providers, including Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen3-ASR-Flash for enhanced Chinese recognition, and features a privacy-first design with local API key storage and no intermediary servers.

What it does

Velox captures speech via a single key press, transcribes it using selectable STT providers, and pastes polished text instantly. It includes a multi-language UI and an analytics dashboard for usage tracking.

Who it's for

Users seeking streamlined, privacy-conscious voice input on macOS without window switching or complex controls.

Why it matters

It eliminates cumbersome voice input workflows by providing fast, accurate transcription with enhanced Chinese support and secure data handling.