AI DICTATION FOR MAC

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I want to refactor the login flow in three steps: 1. Pull the token refresh logic out 2. Add retries 3. Unify the error toasts Don't touch the database.

Claude Code / Cursor
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Speak where you writeClaude Code / CursorMail / SlackNotes / Notion

BEFORE & AFTER

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01Raw transcript

so um I want to change the login I mean refactor the login flow uh in three steps first pull the token refresh logic out second add retries third unify the error toasts and oh right don't touch the database

02Cleaned text

I want to refactor the login flow in three steps: 1. Pull the token refresh logic out 2. Add retries 3. Unify the error toasts Don't touch the database.

01Raw transcript

um tell the client the proposal uh probably won't be ready till next Wednesday because design hasn't signed off and then uh I still haven't replied to the budget question from last time I'll send that together later

02Cleaned text

Tell the client the proposal probably won't be ready till next Wednesday, because design hasn't signed off. I still haven't replied to the budget question from last time — I'll send that together later.

01Raw transcript

um can you check the eye con on the nav bar and also the API end point for the O auth callback is returning a four oh one

02Cleaned text

Can you check the icon on the nav bar? Also, the API endpoint for the OAuth callback is returning a 401.

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  1. 01

    Install and allow access

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  2. 02

    Tap fn and speak

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  3. 03

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YOUR WORDS

Chinese, English, and your own terms.

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A dictionary that learns

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Voice coding and AI Command ↗Ask Anything and cleanup modes ↗Local cleanup and Quick Prompt ↗

YOUR DATA

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Recognition
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Default cleanup
Recognized text goes to the cloud cleanup service.
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Local option
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FAQ

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How is this different from Mac Dictation?

ListenIn adds AI cleanup, translation, and a personal dictionary to speech recognition. It removes fillers and repeats, and organizes your draft.How cleanup strengths behave ↗

Do I need an internet connection?

Cloud cleanup needs internet. To run locally, download speech assets, install Ollama and a model, select the model, then enable Offline mode.Local setup and trade-offs ↗

Can it insert text into every field?

Most text fields work. Password fields and secure input can block insertion; use the copy card or History. Switching apps during cleanup may also trigger a copy card.Terminal and secure-input limitations ↗

I've paid. Why does the app still show Upgrade?

Paste your Polar license key into Settings → Account. A browser subscription does not activate the Mac app automatically. Find the key in your order email or customer portal.Get activation help ↗

Which Macs does it support?

macOS 14 or newer, on Apple Silicon and Intel. Signed with Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple.

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