Windows
Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit.
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Get Abe
Free, open source, no account. Pick your platform below; we've highlighted the one you're on.
Latest release v1.0.0 · October 22, 2026
macOS
Signed and notarized, for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Linux
Coming soon. Not supported yet.
- x86_64 AppImageAppImageComing soon
- Debian / Ubuntu (amd64)Debian package (.deb)Coming soon
First run
Getting past the security prompts
Abe needs to hear your microphone and type into other apps, so your OS will ask you to confirm a few things the first time.
Windows SmartScreen
New releases can show "Windows protected your PC" until they build up reputation with Microsoft. Click More info, check that the publisher is correct, then Run anyway.
No administrator rights are needed. The installer sets up Microsoft's WebView2 runtime if it's missing; Windows 11 already has it.
macOS Gatekeeper and permissions
Open the .dmg and drag Abe to Applications. On first launch, allow:
- Microphone, to hear you.
- Accessibility, to paste or type into other apps.
- Input Monitoring, to notice your global hotkey.
- Automation, to paste text into other applications.
Find them under System Settings → Privacy & Security. If macOS says the app can't be opened, right-click Abe in Applications and choose Open.
Linux
Coming soon. Linux isn't supported yet, so there's no Linux download for now. Watch the releases on GitHub to hear when it lands.
Then choose how Abe transcribes
The setup screen asks you to pick Local (offline, free, no key) or Use my own API key. For a key, we recommend Groq: it's fast, cheap and has a free tier. Our step-by-step guide takes about five minutes.
System requirements
What you need
| Windows | macOS | Linux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or 11 (x64) | 10.15 Catalina or later | Coming soon |
| Cloud mode | Any recent computer, an internet connection and an API key | ||
| Local mode | 4 GB RAM for the small models, 8 GB or more for Large v3 Turbo. A recent GPU or Apple Silicon makes large models much faster. Model guide | ||
| Disk | About 100 MB for the app, plus 75 MB to 1.6 GB for a local model | ||
| Hardware | A microphone. Any built-in or USB mic works; a headset helps in noisy rooms. | ||