A command-line interface for on-device speech transcription on macOS, leveraging Apple's Speech.framework. It's designed for users who need to quickly transcribe audio or video files locally without relying on cloud services, offering options for output formats and censorship.

How It Works

The tool directly interfaces with macOS's native Speech.framework, enabling efficient, on-device processing of audio files. This approach avoids network latency and data privacy concerns associated with cloud-based transcription services, making it suitable for sensitive or offline use cases.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Primary install: brew install finnvoor/tools/yap
• Prerequisites: macOS.
• Links: Homebrew Tap, Mint Install

Highlighted Details

• Supports on-device transcription using macOS Speech.framework.
• Options for output formats: plain text (--txt) or SRT captions (--srt).
• Includes a --censor flag for redacting specific words.
• Can output directly to stdout or a specified file (-o).

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by Finnvoor. Community interaction channels are not explicitly mentioned in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository does not explicitly state a license. Compatibility for commercial use or closed-source linking is not specified.

Limitations & Caveats

This tool is exclusively for macOS. The lack of an explicit license may pose compatibility concerns for commercial or widespread use.