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Justghostwriter

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GhostWriter is a voice-powered AI application for macOS that converts speech into clean, ready-to-paste text in any app where typing is possible. It processes transcription locally using Whisper and applies AI text cleanup with zero data retention, supporting over 100 languages and adapting tone automatically based on the app in use.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 7, 2026

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A good fit for

Mac users who want fast, hands-free text input across any app with privacy-focused local transcription.
Developers who want to dictate code and track AI coding assistants seamlessly within their workflow.

Know the limitations

AI text cleanup requires an internet connection despite local transcription.

What you can do

Dictate emails, chat messages, and notes quickly with natural speech and automatic cleanup.
Developers can dictate code prompts and comments with automatic filler removal and file reference detection for tools like Cursor and VS Code.

Features

Transcribes speech to text with automatic punctuation, paragraphs, lists, and corrections.
Supports over 100 languages with automatic language detection and local Whisper transcription to keep audio private on the Mac.
Automatically adapts writing tone to the app context, such as formal for email and casual for chat.
Personal dictionary to learn unique words, jargon, and abbreviations.
Snippet library to save and insert frequently used text snippets by voice command.

Integrations

Not confirmed yet.

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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A practical workflow

Hold a keyboard shortcut to start listening, speak naturally, then release to have text transcribed, cleaned, formatted, and pasted automatically.
Use custom keyboard shortcuts for hold-to-ghost or toggle hands-free dictation modes.

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GhostWriter - Just ghost write it. ↗

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