Speech Dock Documentation

Speech Dock is a voice input app that runs entirely on your computer, without sending audio to the cloud. You press a hotkey, speak, and the text appears in the active window.

This documentation helps you install the app, grant the permissions it needs, and get comfortable with everyday use.

Getting started

• Install on Linux — .deb and AppImage.
• Install on macOS — DMG for Apple Silicon and Intel.
• First run — from install to your first dictation.

Everyday use

• Microphone — device selection and permissions.
• Hotkeys — start dictation from any window.
• Text improvement — automatic cleanup of the transcript.
• History — where your past transcripts are stored.

Configuration and help

• Performance — tune speed for your device.
• How it works — why everything runs offline and what that means for privacy.
• Troubleshooting — common situations and fixes.

Don't have the app yet?

Download the latest version on the download page.