Description:
Transcribe and translate audio
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.4.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Ai ml
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Tags:
transcription
whisper
ai
audio
translation
productivity
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Install:
brew install --cask buzz
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About:
Buzz is an open-source, cross-platform desktop application that provides real-time transcription and translation of audio sources. It leverages OpenAI's Whisper models to convert speech from microphones, live recordings, and audio files into text with high accuracy. The tool offers a streamlined interface for managing transcription tasks and exporting results, making local audio processing accessible and efficient.
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Key Features:
- Real-time transcription from microphone input
- Support for importing and transcribing various audio/video file formats
- Offline processing using local Whisper models for privacy
- Translation capabilities to convert transcribed text into different languages
- Export functionality for saving transcripts to SRT, VTT, and TXT formats
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Use Cases:
- Generating subtitles for personal video recordings or lectures
- Transcribing meetings or interviews conducted remotely
- Translating spoken content into written text in another language
- Accessibility assistance for creating text versions of audio content
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Alternatives:
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Whisper Desktop
– Similar local Whisper GUI, but Buzz is often noted for a more modern UI and broader OS support.
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Otter.ai
– Cloud-based service offering collaboration features, but requires uploading sensitive data to external servers.
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