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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openwhispr.com/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

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Requirements

  • macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
  • Apple Silicon (arm64) or Intel (x64)

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Permissions

macOS requires explicit permission grants. OpenWhispr requests these during onboarding.
PermissionRequired forWhere to enable
MicrophoneVoice recordingSystem Settings > Privacy > Microphone
AccessibilityAuto-paste text at cursorSystem Settings > Privacy > Accessibility
Screen recordingMeeting audio captureSystem Settings > Privacy > Screen Recording
If auto-paste stops working, go to System Settings > Privacy > Accessibility, remove OpenWhispr, and re-add it.

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Globe key

On macOS, you can use the Globe/Fn key as your dictation hotkey. This requires the Xcode Command Line Tools: 
xcode-select --install
The Globe key listener is a Swift binary compiled at build time. No Input Monitoring permission is needed.

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Installation

Download the .dmg from the releases page. Drag OpenWhispr to your Applications folder. On first launch, macOS may show a security warning for unsigned builds. Right-click the app and select Open to bypass this.

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Uninstalling

  1. Drag OpenWhispr from Applications to Trash
  2. Optionally remove cached models: rm -rf ~/.cache/openwhispr/
  3. Optionally remove app data: rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/OpenWhispr/