ProjectCurrent
Voice dictation that actually works. Speak naturally, get clean text.
Jan 2026 - Present
Overview
Parrot is a macOS app that transcribes your voice and cleans it up with AI - removing filler words, fixing grammar, and applying your writing style. Works locally with Whisper.cpp and Ollama, or with cloud providers like OpenAI, Deepgram, and ElevenLabs.
The app focuses on privacy-first dictation, giving you full control over where your audio data goes.
Key Features
- Global hotkey - Press Cmd+Shift+Space from any app to start dictating
- AI cleanup - Removes filler words, fixes grammar, adds punctuation
- Custom vocabulary - Add names and technical terms for better transcription
- Writing styles - Match your tone from formal to casual
- Local mode - Everything on-device, no data leaves your Mac
- Cloud options - BYOK or managed service for flexibility
Privacy
In local mode, your audio never leaves your machine. In cloud modes, audio goes directly to your chosen provider - Parrot doesn't store or process your recordings on our servers.
Technical Stack
- Tauri 2 + React 19 for the desktop app with native performance
- Hono 4 + Bun + SQLite for the API server
- Whisper.cpp + Ollama for local transcription and AI processing
- TanStack Router + Tailwind CSS 4 for the frontend