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Harker 2.0

Harker 2.0

Private speech-to-text on your Mac

Website getharker.com
Overview

What it is

A minimal speech-to-text widget that works locally on your Mac. Activate with a shortcut, speak anywhere you'd normally type, and watch your words appear instantly. Perfect for AI chats, emails, and any text field.

Intent

I need it when

Start using voice-to-text without commitment or setup friction

Harker offers free unlimited transcription forever with no account required, 7-day free trial for Premium, and simple installation (download, drag to Applications, grant microphone permission), enabling immediate use with zero financial or administrative barriers

Transform raw voice notes into polished, professional text for different contexts

Premium features provide AI writing style transformation (Formal, Casual, Concise), smart formatting (Email, Bullets, Notes), grammar fixes, and translation to any language, enabling users to adapt dictated content to specific communication needs without manual rewriting

Integrate voice dictation seamlessly into existing development and design workflows

Harker works in any application with auto-paste functionality, multi-language support, and custom instructions, allowing developers and designers to dictate code comments, design descriptions, and prompts directly into their tools without context switching

Maintain privacy and security while using voice-to-text functionality

Harker processes all transcription locally on the Mac with no cloud audio upload on the free tier, no account required, and Apple notarization verification, ensuring user thoughts and data remain private and offline

Capture ideas and thoughts faster than typing speed allows

Harker enables dictation at 150+ words per minute versus 70 wpm typing, with instant activation via global keyboard shortcut (⌘+Shift+Space) that works in any application, allowing users to transcribe thoughts in real-time without interrupting workflow

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires Windows or Linux support (currently macOS only; Windows planned)
  • User needs cloud-based audio storage or processing (Harker processes locally only)
  • User requires real-time collaboration features or team transcription sharing
  • User needs advanced speaker identification or multi-speaker diarization
  • User requires integration with specific enterprise security or compliance systems
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Pricing

USD5.75 / monthly View pricing