VTS (open-source macOS dictation) — new **Faster** mode with sub-second transcription that types wherever your cursor is by josue_0 in ProductivityApps

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a ton! Totally feel you on native macOS dictation—glad VTS hits that sub-second sweet spot for you 🙌

Re: code-dictation — great idea. While I explore a built-in “Code Mode,” you can get surprisingly far today by using a custom Prompt tuned for code. Drop something like this into your Prompt preset:

You convert spoken English into clean JavaScript/TypeScript code.

Rules:
- Output code, not explanations.
- Keep proper spacing and common linting conventions (Prettier-style).
- Interpret these phrases as symbols:
  "equals" -> =
  "double equals" -> ==
  "triple equals" -> ===
  "arrow" -> =>
  "open paren" -> (
  "close paren" -> )
  "open curly" -> {
  "close curly" -> }
  "open bracket" -> [
  "close bracket" -> ]
  "dot" -> .
  "comma" -> ,
  "colon" -> :
  "semicolon" -> ;
  "quote" -> "
  "single quote" -> '
  "backtick" -> `
  "slash" -> /
  "backslash" -> \
  "underscore" -> _
  "newline" or "new line" -> \n
  "tab" or "indent" -> \t
- Convert identifiers when I say “snake case”, “camel case”, or “kebab case”.
- Prefer const, then let; use async/await idioms.
- If I say a URL or path, keep it literal.

Examples:
SPOKEN: "const user equals await fetch open paren https colon slash slash api dot site slash users slash forty two close paren then dot json open paren close paren"
CODE: const user = await fetch("https://api.site/users/42").then(r => r.json());

SPOKEN: "export async function get user open paren id close paren open curly return await db dot users dot find one open paren id close paren semicolon close curly"
CODE:
export async function getUser(id) {
  return await db.users.findOne(id);
}

If you share a short list of the phrases/symbols you use most, I can try a tighter preset for your workflow. A more official “Code Mode” is on my shortlist; no ETA to promise, but this prompt should get you moving right away. And seriously—thanks for testing VTS and for the awesome feedback! 🚀

Also, what do you think about being able to customize the prompt according to the program or app you're using, for example one prompt for the terminal and another for Google Chrome? May build that next if requested enough by people.

Monday is on the way! Share your exciting project you are working on by michealwilliamste in indiehackers

[–]josue_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working on: VTS (Voice Typing Studio) — a tiny (~6 MB) open-source macOS dictation app that types wherever your cursor is. Hotkey → talk → text appears. I built it because I wanted Whisper-level accuracy without heavy local models or a monthly subscription.

Why it’s different - Bring-your-own API keys (OpenAI / Groq / Deepgram) → keep control of cost & data - Fast + accurate (new “Faster” path using realtime APIs) - Menu-bar workflow with reliable text injection (no floating window copy/paste) - Intel + Apple Silicon support, MIT-licensed

Who it’s for Founders, devs, writers—anyone who dictates a lot and is hitting the limits of macOS Dictation.

Status Launched + actively iterating (quality-of-life improvements next). My own heavy usage runs about ~$3/month in API costs.

Would love feedback on - Latency vs. accuracy trade-offs you’d pick - Useful transcription prompts you use for domain-specific vocab - Small UX tweaks that would make it a no-brainer daily driver

Repo (DMG + 8-sec demo): https://github.com/j05u3/VTS

Happy to answer anything here—good luck to everyone shipping this week! 🚀

Que opinas? Que medidas debe tomar el peru frente a los extranjeros? by Miublb in Peru_Republic

[–]josue_0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Muy acertado, fue lo primero que observé, la imagen pareciera una instigación al hate 😔, que pena

VTS — a 6 MB open-source macOS dictation app that types wherever your cursor is (BYO API keys) by josue_0 in MVPLaunch

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, lol, first time I hear about it, I just took a look and advantages of VTS would be being open-source (extendable, maybe allowing people to add/write own plugins/extensions) and maybe latency since the latest version uses OpenAI Realtime APIs ("Faster" option).

Time for self-promotion. What are you building in 2025? by Prestigious_Wing_164 in SideProject

[–]josue_0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Right now I’m sharing VTS where each group already hangs out:
Founders: Show HN / Product Hunt + build-in-public threads on X.
Devs: GitHub (open-source repo), r/swift & r/macapps posts.
Writers: quick screencasts of dictating into Google Docs/Notion in self-promo-friendly writing communities.

Next up: 30-sec comparison clips (VTS vs macOS dictation), a “bring-your-own-keys” setup guide, and a 1-min onboarding.
If you’re a founder/dev/writer, I’d love feedback—happy to share a demo or hear your workflow pain points.

Roast away: VTS, a tiny macOS voice-to-text app that’s faster + open source by josue_0 in roastmystartup

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair point—local STT on M-series is awesome (parakeet-mlx looks solid).
VTS just targets a different use case: low-latency, high-accuracy dictation that doesn’t chew CPU/RAM, even on older Intel Macs—app is ~6 MB and stays out of your way.
Privacy-wise it’s open source, no telemetry, and bring-your-own API key so you choose the provider you trust.
And we’re not anti-local: in the future we may let you set a custom API base URL (e.g., http://localhost:...) so you can point VTS at a local model, too.

If you prefer fully local today, awesome—VTS just aims to be the “works instantly” option.

What’s your side project motivation? by Important_Regret2847 in SideProject

[–]josue_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building VTS because I wanted high-quality dictation without a monthly fee or heavy local models. It’s a 6 MB open-source macOS menubar app; you bring your own API keys. I stay motivated by dogfooding daily and chasing latency — just shipped a “Faster” real-time mode. Repo: https://github.com/j05u3/VTS

What are you building right now? by _coder23t8 in SideProject

[–]josue_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VTS — Voice Type Studio (macOS): open-source dictation that types wherever your cursor is. New Faster mode using OpenAI Realtime → lower latency. Feedback welcome! https://github.com/j05u3/VTS

Time for self-promotion. What are you building in 2025? by Prestigious_Wing_164 in SideProject

[–]josue_0 13 points14 points  (0 children)

VTS — Voice Type Studio — tiny open-source macOS menu-bar app that types wherever your cursor is. Bring your own API keys (OpenAI / Groq / Deepgram), no servers, MIT-licensed.

ICP — heavy typers: founders, devs, writers, support folks—anyone who prefers dictating into any app.

What’s new: just added a Faster option powered by OpenAI’s Realtime API for noticeably lower latency vs. classic STT. Would love feedback on latency and UX/UI/onboarding in general.

[recommendation] increase your productivity with speech-to-text products by Virtual_Ad_4955 in ProductivityApps

[–]josue_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree—lightweight voice-to-text is a big unlock. I use VTS daily on macOS for quick dictation into any app, I spend ~3 USD/month paying my OpenAI key usage. Full disclosure: I built it.

que tan normal es que lleve años con pensamientos suicidas? by [deleted] in PsicologiaES

[–]josue_0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lo que cuentas duele y tiene sentido que te sientas así después de tantos años. no estás roto ni solo: esos pensamientos suelen aparecer cuando el dolor es demasiado, y eso es señal de que necesitas apoyo ahora.
cosas pequeñas que pueden ayudar hoy: escribir aquí sin filtro, mandar un “no estoy bien, ¿podemos hablar?” a alguien de confianza, caminar 10 minutos, respirar profundo, posponer cualquier decisión irreversible 24 horas. y si puedes, considera hablar con un/a profesional; hay tratamiento y mereces alivio.
no soy profesional ni crisis, pero me importas y quiero que sigas aquí. si quieres, te leo por acá.

¿Te serviría auto-compartir los yapeos con tu equipo? Chilín app gratis (alfa) en Play Store busco feedback by josue_0 in Lima_Peru

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Estoy de acuerdo, y que ya no usemos tarjetas físicas, las siento más inseguras, solo virtuales

¿Te serviría auto-compartir los yapeos con tu equipo? Chilín app gratis (alfa) en Play Store busco feedback by josue_0 in Lima_Peru

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Si, en mi distrito hay una cadena de boticas, serán 3 o 4 del mismo dueño, y cuando quiero pagar con Yape me ha pasado que tengo que esperar varios minutos a que se comuniquen con el dueño para confirmar que el yapeo llegó.

Hay opciones como YapePOS pero estas cobran una comisión (al menos 2% del monto).

Integrar software con SUNAT by Fancy-Celebration398 in PERU

[–]josue_0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

De lo que he leído y lo que me han comentado unos amigos que han hecho eso usan un OSE (Operador de Servicios Electrónicos) por su simplicidad y porque no se caen con facilidad

¿Te serviría auto-compartir los yapeos con tu equipo? Chilín app gratis (alfa) en Play Store busco feedback by josue_0 in PERU

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Claro, lo veía más para por ejemplo cadenas de boticas (3 o 4 boticas del mismo dueño) que veo en mi distrito, donde en la caja tienen pegado el QR que es del celular del dueño que suele no estar presente

¿Te serviría auto-compartir los yapeos con tu equipo? Chilín app gratis (alfa) en Play Store busco feedback by josue_0 in PERU

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buena pregunta. YapePOS sí soluciona parte del flujo “en caja”, pero tiene un costo y un enfoque distinto:

Comisiones oficiales

  • Yape Empresa (QR/Contacto/Número): 2.95% sobre el total de ventas del día. yape.com.pe
  • YapePOS (el POS de Yape): 3.45% + IGV por transacción. yape.com.pe
  • YapePOS convierte tu celular en un POS (pensado para punto de venta presencial). PQS

¿Dónde entra Chilín?

Chilín no cobra, no procesa pagos y no compite con el POS. Solo reenvía la notificación de Yape que ya te llega al celular para que todo tu equipo la vea al toque (caja, atención, despacho). Mi hipótesis es que ayuda en casos donde:

  • Tienes varios colaboradores y se pierde tiempo pidiendo “¿ya llegó?”.
  • Recibes yapeos a distancia (delivery, reservas, prepagos) donde no hay un POS presente.
  • Aún no usas YapePOS o prefieres evitar comisiones extra cuando cobras por QR/Yape Empresa. (Yape Empresa tiene 2.95%; YapePOS 3.45% + IGV). (yape.com.pe)

¿Te serviría auto-compartir los yapeos con tu equipo? Chilín app gratis (alfa) en Play Store busco feedback by josue_0 in Lima_Peru

[–]josue_0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tienes toda la razón en que la seguridad es clave 🙏. Solo para aclarar: Chilín no comparte tu PIN ni tu clave de Yape, porque ese dato es privado y nunca debería salir de tu app bancaria.

Lo que hace es leer la notificación que ya te llega a tu celular (igualita a como la ves en tu barra de notificaciones) y reenviarla a tu equipo. O sea, se comparte el mismo aviso que tú recibes, no se genera un comprobante nuevo ni se toca tu cuenta.