WalkAITalkie – Push-to-Talk AI Transcription for macOS with Local Processing

Summary: WalkAITalkie is a macOS app that provides push-to-talk speech recognition using on-device AI, supporting 38 languages with real-time translation and text cleanup. It processes all data locally on Apple Silicon without sending audio to the cloud, ensuring privacy and native integration.

What it does

WalkAITalkie uses WhisperKit for speech recognition and local large language models for transcription post-processing, including grammar correction, translation, and custom styling. It inserts dictated text directly at the cursor position in any macOS app via a menu bar interface and a push-to-talk hotkey.

Who it's for

It is designed for macOS users who need privacy-focused, native voice dictation with support for multiple languages and customizable vocabulary.

Why it matters

WalkAITalkie solves privacy concerns by keeping all audio and processing on-device, avoiding cloud dependencies common in other speech recognition tools.