I made an app that will let you control your computer with voice

Hey guys!

First time posting here :)

I made an app that's like a voice powered executive assistant that lives right on your keyboard called Neutron. So you can click 1 button, ramble to your computer, and it will just write and execute tasks for you.

Think Wispr Flow but instead of literal dictation, it can write things, rephrase what you are saying, or integrate with your tools (like calendar) and execute actions for you

Examples:

1. It writes directly into any text box (ramble in, polished text out)

>"Write this reply to Jeff and tell him ... be polite but firm"

2. It can access files, write, organize, and more

>"Take this icon file and make 10 new files that are all the standard icon sizes"

3. We are rolling out integrations so you can say (this feature is active development)

>"Create a meeting on my calendar with x tomorrow at 10am"

Let us know which integrations are most important to you!

4. It can see everything on your screen, so you can get a second opinion

>"What do you think of this graph? Or is this message too pushy?"

The beauty is that you just need to hold 1 button and speak, and then the AI can do any of this stuff for you.

We're looking for early users right now to iterate on feedback quickly. If this seems like something you would be interested in, please let me know :)

PS: Used the "free" flair cause we have a generous free tier, but there is a paid version too

Check it out here: https://getneutron.com

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Audio Hijack transcribe feature, only getting one timestamp

Hey everyone,

I’ve been testing out Audio Hijack from Rogue Amoeba, partially because I wanted to play around with the built-in transcribe feature.

However, I’ve noticed that the trannoscription output only gives me a single block of text with one timestamp (the start time) instead of breaking it up by segments or speakers.

I’m just using my MBPs built-in microphone as my input device, nothing fancy.

Is anyone else experiencing this? I’m wondering if it’s a limitation of the trial, something with my setup, or if I’m missing a setting somewhere.

Using the transcribe template also did not work.

Thanks!


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Best free voice to text api

Hey guys, I was wondering what are some of the best free APIs that people use for voice to text, trannoscription, and dictation.

For instance, I know that Groq has a bunch of nice free APIs where you can use Whisper V3 large turbo model. But I was wondering if anybody knows any other great, preferably free APIs for different voice-to-text models.

Thanks in advance!

https://redd.it/1osuxl1
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Building the AI Chat Client I Wish Already Existed (Native & Local First)

I’m building a fully native, fully local AI chat client for macOS. I know there are many out there already, but after spending a lot of time trying them all, I’ve found that each one is missing several key features that I consider essential. Below is the feature set I’m targeting. I’d love to hear what you think, and if there are additional features you’d want.


Core Features (standard)

Multi-model support
Bring Your Own Key (local + API models)
Knowledge base / document embeddings
Chat organization: projects, folders, grouping
Image generation support
Model parameter controls (temperature, max tokens, etc.)
Optional web search
MCP Support


New / Advanced Features

Advanced Conversation Management
Conversation branching — fork the conversation at any point.
Context editing — if a response is wrong, you can remove or rewrite individual messages so they don’t pollute future context.
Advanced Context Control
Context usage visualization — see how much context has been consumed, which messages contribute the most, and how much remains.
Smart context condensation — instead of simply deleting old messages, the client can summarize or extract only the information that matters, freeing up context without losing important details.
Cost tracking — shows token usage and estimated spend per conversation.
Advanced Prompt Library
Store structured prompt templates with three variable types:
Auto-Fill Variables — values automatically generated/fetched (e.g., date/time, system info, API data).
User-Fill Variables — cursor jumps to these fields for fast manual input, with tab-through.
Clipboard-aware insertion — when a clipboard pattern matches, the client auto-injects its contents.
Global shortcuts — launch a new chat with a specific template from anywhere.
Profiles
Separate profiles with isolated:
Chats
Settings
API keys
Prompt libraries
Model configurations

If there’s a feature you always wish AI chat clients had, something that’s consistently missing elsewhere, please share it. I’m especially interested in power-user workflow improvements, subtle UX refinements, and the “why doesn’t any client do this?” details that would make this your primary daily tool.

Also, I am genuinely terrible at naming things and haven’t settled on a name for the app yet. So if a name comes to mind that fits the vision, I’d really appreciate suggestions.

I’ll be selecting several people who contribute to this thread for early beta access, and a few of the most helpful participants may receive free lifetime access to the platform.

Looking forward to your ideas.

https://redd.it/1ossv73
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IINA question - online-media plug-in

Does anyone here use the media player Iina - with the online-media plug-in? I can't figure out how it works. I seem to be prompted to put in a URL and then credentials.
I put in a YouTube video URL and my Google account credentials, but it always fails.

Am i missing a dependency? It seems like the plug-in comes with the ytdlp portion but maybe I'm wrong about that.

https://redd.it/1osxc55
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The best file name search tool on MacOs is Everything via Windows and Parallels

Why do the file name search tools on MacOS all suck compared to Everything on windows? I tried bascially all of them (houdahspot, cling, profind, findanyfile, cardinal etc) and they are all limited in various ways (either slow, don't actually find all files, or have a stupid fuzzy search feature which produces random files or omits files) compared to Everything on windows. I have now started using Everything to search files via Windows using a Parallels installation and despite this ridiculous convolution, it actually is faster and better at finding files according to file names than any native macos app! this is a strange situation, i wish someone would finally build a proper Everything equivalent on MacOS that seaches file NAMES fast and does not use the spotlight index. Spotlight has its uses but most of the time i just want to find the name of a file, not search the contents of every document and pdf i have on my disk.

End of rant!

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Hidden File Cleaner: Updated for Tahoe (plus limited time discount)! Cleanup unnecessary hidden files like .DS_Store on your external drives and file shares automatically

https://redd.it/1ot0a4i
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Seeking Windows Comparables

Delete if not allowed, but I am seeking windows apps similar to the functionality of Mac apps so figured I would get input from this community. Plenty of windows converts here and many of them seem to be experts (ahem, we are in Reddit, not Facebook) so hopefully some good feedback to be had.

My son needs to migrate data and/or just simply back it up. I use Mike Bombivh’s CCC and have paid for it in the past due to its usefulness. I think my son needs something between Time Machine and CCC. He’s hoping for something free or cheap as it’ll likely be a one-time use. His external drive was partitioned upon initial use and he wants to re-organize the allocation of space for the two volumes or combine into one.

He wants to back up all his data because windows is forcing him to upgrade to win11.

Any good recommendations on simply backup software?

For me, I think reallocation of his partitions would be best so he can backup his two volumes to separate partitions; one for his boot volume data and another for his “files” which are mostly games and saved game data and just in various folders on the non-boot partition. All his schoolwork can be ditched or just zipped up. He has no use for it ever again. I would just dump it but save all the game data.

We found a backup app of sorts that appeared to be baked into windows, but using it was cumbersome at best and without being able to be fix the partitions first we stopped short of using it.

I think he needs to find his WD software to make the partitions work easier, but surely windows has something akin to disk utility baked in, right?

Anyone have any recs for any/all the processes we suspect we need to engage mentioned above?

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ShiftPlus - a native macOS app to manage browser profiles, window layouts, and workspaces (50% off for Reddit users)

https://reddit.com/link/1ot8iaa/video/eebbz1cw2e0g1/player

Hey everyone 👋

I’m Max — indie macOS dev.

Over the past few months I’ve been building ShiftPlus \- a native app that makes it easier to switch between browser profiles, window layouts, and workspaces.

I originally built it for myself — constantly jumping between Chrome profiles for work / personal / side-project, re-opening the same apps every morning (Slack, Xcode, Notes, Calendar… etc). It was repetitive and boring.

What started as a tiny automation noscript turned into a real product, and today we just passed 400 users — so I wanted to celebrate a bit 🎉

\### What’s new since last beta

\- Tahoe-ish UI redesign, more native macOS look

\- New pricing option: license for 2 devices

\### Core features

\- Launch multiple browser profiles with correct cookies/accounts/tabs

\- Define full “workspaces”: apps, folders, browser profiles, layouts

\- One hotkey to restore entire environment

\- Global app shortcuts (no duplicates, instant)

\- New window layout system — works across multiple monitors

\- Native Swift, lightweight, no Electron

\- Privacy-first: no analytics / tracking / login — all data stays local

Website: https://shiftplus.app

\---

\### Reddit exclusive

To celebrate 400 users — I’m giving out **50% off** discount codes
If you’re interested — please upvote + comment below.

I will DM you the 50% code directly 🙌

Thanks everyone!



https://redd.it/1ot8iaa
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List of Mac apps offering Black Friday Deal in 2025
https://redd.it/1otcyhl
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Extract emails, dates, URLs, and more, instantly and privately, with TextMine

Hey everyone,

I’d like to share a macOS and iOS app I’ve built called TextMine, a tool for extracting structured data from unstructured text or files, all locally on your device.

Whether you’re cleaning data, analyzing documents, or gathering contact info, TextMine helps you find what matters most. Fast, accurate, and completely private.

Main features include:

Extract emails, phone numbers, URLs, dates, addresses, hashtags, keywords, and more
Works with text, PDF, Word, CSV, JSON, HTML, and other common formats
Export results as text, JSON, CSV, XLSX, DOCX, and more
100% offline: no AI, no cloud, no tracking
Built for developers, analysts, researchers, writers, and anyone who works with text

App Store links:

macOS & iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/textmine-text-to-data/id6754284922

I have 10 promo codes to share if you’d like to try the app. Just upvote and leave a comment below and I’ll send one your way!

I’m always open to feedback and ideas for improvement, so if you have suggestions or run into any issues, I’d love to hear from you.

Note: TextMine currently works best with Western languages. Some data types may not extract correctly from languages like Arabic or Japanese. I’m working on improving this in future updates.

https://redd.it/1otei36
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I ended up building my own Mac app after trying every to-do app out there.

For years, I’ve been jumping between Notion, Obsidian, UpNote, Apple Notes, and a bunch of other to-do or note-taking tools — always looking for something that actually sticks.

But eventually, I went back to good old pen and paper.

Writing things down manually somehow gave me more clarity and focus than any fancy productivity app ever did.

Then I came across the Eisenhower Matrix — a simple framework that helps you decide what’s truly important vs. just urgent.

I started drawing it by hand every day, and surprisingly, it worked. I’ve been using it for over a month now, and it completely changed how I organize my tasks.

So I thought: why not make a Mac app for it?

It’s minimal, local (no account or cloud needed), and focused on just one thing — helping you see what really matters.

If that sounds like something you’d use, feel free to check it out.

(Sharing it here since some of you might also be into productivity systems like GTD or PARA.)

LINK: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nemo-eisenhower-matrix-memo/id6754600428?mt=12



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https://redd.it/1otf9v0
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Refbox - a small mac app for keeping visual notes and references visible
https://redd.it/1oth052
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tinyMediaManager - Power User Toolbox for Movie and TV Show Collections

tinyMediaManager

My personal media collection dates back to the days of ripping Netflix DVDs, back when the Internet used to come in the mail. Consisting of thousands of noscripts and weighing in at 20 TB, it presents some management challenges. Keeping things organized and standardized is important to me, and while I value automation, I also want full control over my files. To that end, I use tinyMediaManager (aka TMM), a cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux) app written in Java. Since it is optimized for Apple Silicon, I use it on my M2 MBA rather than my vintage Intel MBP. The actual files are located on my self-hosted server and on a USB drive I use for archival purposes. Not having to keep the files on a local drive is a big plus.

# What It Does

It scans directories of movies and TV shows to scrape metadata from multiple sources (IMDB, TVDB, Trakt, etc.) to include:

Trailers
Subnoscripts
Posters and artwork It allows you to tag and organize your media into sets and collections. It generates NFO files used by the media-playing app Kodi (XBMC). It has powerful renaming tools, but be careful when using them, as there is no undo button. Test on a subset of files before going hog wild on your whole collection, and remember that backups are your friend.

# Where It Shines

Flexible metadata scraping: If you are really into maintaining a well-managed collection and have a subnoscription to Trakt Pro or similar services, TMM works well with them (and free sources) to retrieve rich metadata (cast, awards, artwork, subnoscripts, etc.).
File/folder renaming & NFO generation: If you ever change your primary media player and need to reformat your metadata to use a new standard for Kodi (XBMC), TMM has got you covered.
Large-library support and bulk operations: There are lots of folks with media collections that dwarf mine, and based on feedback I have seen in forums, TMM doesn't choke, although it can be slow to start up with large collections.
Cross-platform and Apple Silicon support: On macOS, it has a dedicated ARM build (v5), so the tool is kept up to date with newer Macs, but if you're still on an Intel machine, it is supported.
Highly configurable: You can rename tokens, adjust scrape settings, set file naming schemes, filter and sort large collections, and integrate with external tools like FFmpeg and yt-dlp.
Good community feedback for power users: Reddit is the best resource [r/TinyMediaManager](https://www.reddit.com/r/tinyMediaManager/).

# Where It Doesn't Shine

Look and feel: Because it's a cross-platform Java app, it doesn't follow typical macOS design standards. While it isn't as jarring as the Calibre interface, people who are picky about UX/UI will be put off.
Steep Learning Curve: Some of the basic features, such as scraping, are pretty straightforward, but advanced features like renaming tokens, filters, and naming schemes take time to set up.
Subnoscription/licensing changes / free version limitations: The software used to be freeware. Currently, the free version is limited (in loaded objects/API calls), and the Pro version requires a license that costs 1 euro a month.

If you manage your media through the "arr" stack, you can still benefit from using TMM to download subnoscripts and obtain trailers. I use a combination of Plex with Infuse as a front end and Jellyfin and have never had an issue with my files attributable to TMM.

https://redd.it/1otjg8e
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Cleanshot X video recording

Does anyone know if cleanshot x will improve there video screen recording to be more like screen studio or at least have the background & annotation features they have for screen capture also for video screen capture?

https://redd.it/1othqz2
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Built a native macOS AI assistant that pops up anywhere

I have built this app for myself, tailored made to my specifications, but putting it out here in case anyone else is interested. If so i can get the app notarized by Apple and share.

Instant Access - Double-tap right Shift key to activate from anywhere
Full Chat Interface - Rich conversations with support for text, images, videos, PDFs, and URLs
Rewrite in Place - Transform text directly in any application without copy-paste
Quick Actions - One-click operations like Summarize, Translate, Simplify, and allows to enter customs actions.
Image Generation - Create and modify images with Gemini's AI capabilities
Screenshot Capture - Analyze any application window with AI
Multi-Model Support - Switch between Gemini and OpenAI models dynamically.
Glass UI.
Secure - API keys stored securely in macOS Keychain
Accessibility-First - Full keyboard support and system-wide automation

Supports both Gemini 2.5 pro and Flash api, and also any Open AI compatible API.

https://preview.redd.it/lw562kel3h0g1.jpg?width=1172&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a42cb620a9f557a7eba60e0b69011bf737f288e8

https://preview.redd.it/9qyn07is3h0g1.jpg?width=1014&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b7dc702cc6e7343b2ca362daa2651f70063e5fb

For context of the default size of the window ( resiable)

https://preview.redd.it/29lukq2g4h0g1.jpg?width=1070&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c334f942c5f7a0d58a3b6d026e8bc95e5a25a4d0


https://github.com/Joaov41/Assist

https://page-f8q4io8mf-johns-projects-68d89c74.vercel.app

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[META] Townhall on Post Quality

**Ongoing quality improvement measures:**

* Pin/Highlight high quality content for a few days.
* Low Karma posts are now auto-rejected based on a minimum r/MacApps community karma expectation. Posters receive a message notifying them of the cause.
* Developers who do not disclose affiliation to an app have their posts removed.
* Developer promotion of particular app is limited to once every 30 days. Some devs make a point of re-posting every 30 days, as a result.
* Github post/comments sent to moderation queue for review
* AI posts sent to moderation queue for review
* Spam/Bot account auto-removal by automod.

This means up to 70% of posts are being removed, but creates significant work. Automod often filters legitimate posts/comments that have to be restored.

**Changes last month:**

* New Rule #1 to guide posts.
* Also, an alert appears when posting about app categories in MacApp comparisons, prompting users to check comparisons first. Developers must differentiate from competition.
* New developer user flairs for established, well-recognized community devs. Not a hard standard, but typically includes those here 1+ years with fair community karma.
* “Deal” flair added.
* New Rule #8 Vibe Code flair requirement.
* Problem: Most do not self-disclose, and this is impossible to moderate.

**We’d like to improve things further to:**

1. Incentivize higher quality posts.
2. Limit lower quality posts, while encouraging new devs.

**Ideas collected so far:**

1. Non‑MAS apps require a website with a ChangeLog and contact method.
2. Require a current VirusTotal hash for non‑MAS, and/or GitHub app Posts with <100 GitHub stars.
* Problem: May be hard to moderate. Non‑devs shouldn't need to include a hash just to recommend an app.
3. Require “New Dev” post flair for simple apps; instead of “Vibe-coded?” 

* Problem: Not all devs who produce simple, buggy apps are new.

1. Create a crowdsourced quality app list. Ranked? Apps added only with multiple user recommendations, or endorsement by a flaired developer. Moderator screening?

* Problem: I’m not a webdev. I can automate form-fed google spreadsheets best, and can implement this, but it’s not pretty or mobile friendly. 
* If someone else has a better solution and skill to automate this, I’m open. But there can’t be a conflict of interests such as personal websites usually represent.

1. Create app comparisons in additional, high-competition categories. I can sustain creating about 1–4 of these per year. High effort and huge timesink to produce.
2. New Pinned/Megathread ideas welcome.

**Above all, we don’t want to make things so complicated that there is too much friction for anyone to want to post quality content, while making things unreasonable to moderate.**

Please provide feedback or suggestions. None of these ideas are settled, and respective merit can be evaluated based on comments/upvotes.

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I made a simple list of 90 sites where you can promote your app
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Question about parakeet

Hey, I tried out parakeet and it's absolutely amazing. It's so fast, accurate and efficient as well.

The only problem is, whenever | say a number like "thirteen dollars", it doesn't appear as $13, but rather it appears as "thirteen dollars"

Do you know if this is something that parakeet naturally does and if there's anything I can do about it to fix it?

Thanks again in advance.

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