Vox JotSupport for local dictation on macOS.
Vox Jot is available as a direct macOS Apple Silicon app. This page gives users a clear place for permission setup, download expectations, issue reporting, and privacy details.
The public Mac download is open.
Vox Jot is a free, open-source app for Apple Silicon Macs. Download the signed installer directly—no account or checkout required. Optional Gumroad contributions fund continued development but do not unlock a different build.
macOS will ask for access.
Dictation needs microphone access. Paste output and global shortcuts may also require Accessibility or Automation approval depending on the workflow. If a prompt is denied, open System Settings and review Privacy & Security for Vox Jot.
The common Vox Jot questions.
Does Vox Jot send my audio to a server?
Core dictation runs locally by default. Audio and transcripts stay on the device unless you deliberately configure an optional cloud provider or choose to share data for support. Anonymous diagnostics are controlled by separate settings and are off by default.
Why does the app download models or runtimes?
Some speech, OCR, TTS, and analysis features need large model or runtime files. Keeping those as app-managed downloads prevents the first installer from becoming unnecessarily large while still making features installable for normal users.
What Mac should I use for Vox Jot?
The first production target is macOS on Apple Silicon. Windows and Linux builds can follow after the macOS direct-distribution path is stable.
How do I report an app issue?
Email kimani@iriedinamik.org with your Mac model, macOS version, Vox Jot version, what you expected, and what happened. Do not include private transcripts unless you intentionally choose to.