Ask HN: Is there demand for a local-first live transcription tool?
Nov 11, 2024 - news.ycombinator.com
A hearing-impaired software engineer has developed a local-first live transcription tool that transcribes in real time. The tool, which is designed to work exclusively on MacBooks with Apple silicon, is used by the developer for transcribing meetings and interviews. The local-first feature ensures all data remains on the user's machine, addressing privacy concerns. The developer compares the tool's speed to that of Otter.ai, but acknowledges there is room for improvement in terms of user experience and speed.
The developer is considering making the tool an open-source project on GitHub to gauge interest. If the interest is high, they may consider commercializing it. They are seeking feedback from the Hacker News community about the potential market demand for a local-first live transcription tool.
Key takeaways:
A hearing impaired software engineer has developed a local-first live transcription tool that transcribes in real time.
The tool is designed to address privacy concerns as all data stays on the user's machine.
The tool currently only works on MacBooks with Apple silicon.
The developer is considering open sourcing the project on GitHub and potentially commercializing it if there is sufficient interest.
