TalkTastic

What TalkTastic is

TalkTastic is a free macOS voice keyboard for writing in applications where text can be typed or pasted. It transcribes speech and can use context from the app on screen to format or rewrite the text. Recording starts through a keyboard shortcut, cursor shortcut, or menu bar control. Results can be pasted into the active field automatically or selected for manual insertion. The site says snapshots are taken on command, can be disabled, and can be set to delete after processing. User data is not used to train other companies’ AI models, while end-to-end encryption is still in development. The app requires microphone, speech recognition, screen recording, and accessibility permissions. A help article says it is currently available only in English. Installation requires macOS 13.1 or later, and the guide says it performs best on an Apple chip. The maker highlights remote workers, freelancers, non-native English speakers, older people, and neurodivergent users.