Show HN: Chirp – Local Windows dictation with ParakeetV3 no executable required
8 days ago
- #dictation
- #local-STT
- #Windows
- Chirp is a Windows dictation app that runs locally using ParakeetV3 STT.
- Does not require executable files (.exe), only Python.
- ParakeetV3 matches Whisper-large-V3 accuracy but is 17x faster and CPU-only.
- Corporate-friendly: No new executables needed.
- Features include global hotkey, clipboard paste, configurable word overrides, and audio feedback.
- Setup involves cloning the repo and running a one-time setup script.
- Daily usage is simple with `uv run python -m chirp.main`.
- Configurable via `config.toml` with options for hotkeys, model settings, and post-processing.
- Supports word overrides for correcting dictation errors.