Show HN: Pindrop – Mac-native dictation app built with Swift/WhisperKit(github.com)
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Show HN: Pindrop – Mac-native dictation app built with Swift/WhisperKit
https://github.com/watzon/pindrop
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"You can’t use this version of the application “Pindrop” with this version of macOS."
- "Requires macOS 14+ (Sonoma) or later."
- Tried on macOS v15.7.3 (Sequoia)
- "Requires macOS 14+ (Sonoma) or later."
- Tried on macOS v15.7.3 (Sequoia)
Unlike cross-platform alternatives (Handy, OpenWhispr) that use Tauri/Electron, Pindrop is pure Swift/SwiftUI with WhisperKit for Apple Silicon optimization.
Why Mac-native matters: - Better battery life (Core ML vs generic inference) - Native menu bar integration - Follows macOS design patterns - Smaller memory footprint
It's completely free, runs locally (privacy-first), and uses Apple's ML frameworks for the best performance on Mac.
GitHub: https://github.com/watzon/pindrop Download: https://github.com/watzon/pindrop/releases
Would love feedback from the HN community, especially on the Swift/WhisperKit implementation!