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Harker is a local-first Mac dictation tool that converts speech to text instantly with strong privacy by default.

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Features

  • On-device transcription by default for voice privacy
  • Global shortcut to trigger dictation
  • Works across any text input context
  • Post-transcription AI rewrite and summarization
  • Low-latency output for faster writing
  • Optimized for high-frequency communication workflows

Use Cases

  • Fast replies for email and messaging
  • Efficient input for AI prompts
  • Converting post-meeting notes from voice to text
  • Voice drafting during document writing
  • Reducing keyboard fatigue
  • Dictation in privacy-sensitive local workflows

FAQ

Harker is a local-first Mac dictation tool that converts speech to text instantly with strong privacy by default. Core capabilities include: On-device transcription by default for voice privacy, Global shortcut to trigger dictation, Works across any text input context.

Common scenarios include: Fast replies for email and messaging, Efficient input for AI prompts, Converting post-meeting notes from voice to text.

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