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Local AI Transcribe

Stop typing. Start speaking. Local AI Transcribe puts OpenAI Whisper right on your Stream Deck key, running 100% on your machine. Tap to record, tap to stop — your words land in the clipboard, auto-paste into the active window, or fire straight into an AI chat with a single Enter. Your audio never touches a server.

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Local AI Transcribe — three idle modes and AI app shortcut keys on a Stream Deck Mini
Output Modes

Three ways to deliver your words.

Configure each key independently. Match the right output mode to the right workflow.

SpeechToText Clipboard mode key art

Clipboard

Transcription is copied to your clipboard — ready to paste anywhere, any time.

SpeechToText Auto-Paste mode key art

Auto-Paste

Text copies to clipboard and is instantly pasted into your currently active window.

SpeechToText Auto-Send mode key art

Auto-Send

Pastes into the active textbox and fires an Enter keystroke — perfect for AI chat.

State Lifecycle

Press once. The plugin does the rest.

One key, three automatic states. A second press stops recording early — the plugin finishes transcription and returns to idle on its own.

Idle state key artIdleWaiting for key press
Recording state key artRecordingListening to voice
Processing state key artProcessingTranscribing audio
↺ Text delivered → returns to idle automatically
Model downloading — 50 percent progress shown on the Stream Deck key
First-Time Setup

One download. Then fully offline.

On first use the plugin downloads the selected Whisper model to your machine — progress shows live on the key. After that, transcription runs 100% locally, no internet required.

Privacy-First

Your audio never leaves your machine. No API keys, no monthly fees, and no cloud relay — ever.

Whisper AI Accuracy

Choose from Tiny, Base, Small, or Medium model sizes to match your ideal speed-vs-accuracy balance.

One-Touch Workflow

Tap to record, tap to stop. Text appears in your clipboard, active window, or AI chat automatically.

FAQ

Does the plugin send my audio to the cloud?

No. All transcription happens locally on your machine using OpenAI Whisper. Your audio never leaves your computer.

What happens on first use?

The plugin automatically downloads the selected Whisper model to your machine. You will see live download progress on the Stream Deck key. After that, no internet connection is required.

Which output modes are available?

Three modes: Clipboard only, Auto-Paste into the active window, and Auto-Send which pastes and fires an Enter keystroke — ideal for AI chat interfaces.

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