Spoke is a macOS application designed to convert spoken words into text directly within any text field on your computer. Its primary purpose is to provide fast and simple voice-to-text functionality without unnecessary complexity or feature bloat.

The app runs a local speech model, ensuring that no audio data leaves your device for enhanced privacy. It works universally across applications including Slack, iMessage, Claude, terminal, and any other text field that has focus. Users can optionally connect their own API keys for AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini to process transcriptions automatically.

Spoke operates through a straightforward keyboard shortcut interaction: hold the key, speak your words, and release to insert the transcribed text. The system is designed for minimal friction with no menus to navigate or modes to select. A notable feature is auto-return functionality that automatically presses Enter after transcription completes.

The main benefits include speed, simplicity, and privacy-focused operation that works seamlessly across different applications. It eliminates the need to switch between input methods and provides immediate text insertion wherever the cursor is positioned.

Spoke targets macOS users who need efficient voice-to-text capabilities for messaging, coding, or general text input tasks. It integrates with various AI providers when enhanced processing is desired, but functions completely offline using local models.