Abe documentation

Abe is a free, open-source voice-to-text app for your desktop. Hold a hotkey, talk, and your words appear wherever your cursor is. Transcription runs either locally with Whisper on your own computer, or in the cloud with your own API key. There are no accounts and no Abe servers.

Start here

Getting startedInstall Abe and dictate your first sentence.

Local or cloud?Pick the engine that fits your computer and your privacy needs.

Get an API keyStep-by-step for Groq (recommended), OpenAI and custom endpoints.

CostsPrice table and a calculator for cloud transcription.

Using Abe

Hotkeys and modesPush-to-talk vs toggle, default shortcuts and how to change them.

Voice TransformSelect text and say how to rewrite it.

Word dictionaryFix names and jargon automatically.

TroubleshootingPermissions, hotkeys, microphones and more.

Need help?

Search these docs with the box at the top, check the FAQ, or open an issue on GitHub.