kitlangton-hex ☆
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Description:
Voice-to-text transcription and paste tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.7.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Jan 7, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: transcription accessibility productivity voice macos
Install: brew install --cask kitlangton-hex
About:
Hex is a macOS application that provides real-time voice-to-text transcription and seamless pasting into any text field. It enables hands-free text input by capturing audio from your microphone and converting it to text with a simple keyboard shortcut. Its main value proposition is boosting productivity for developers, writers, and anyone needing to input text without typing.
Key Features:
  • Real-time voice-to-text transcription
  • System-wide paste functionality via keyboard shortcut
  • Local processing for privacy-focused operation
  • Low-latency audio capture and processing
Use Cases:
  • Hands-free code commenting or documentation writing
  • Dictating notes or messages while multitasking
  • Accessibility tool for users with repetitive strain injuries
Alternatives:
  • MacWhisper – Focuses on transcription of audio files and recordings rather than real-time system-wide input.
  • Talkscribe – Cloud-based transcription service; Hex processes audio locally for privacy.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 26, 2026 7:21pm 0.7.3 0 VERSION_BUMP f2079fd5
Mar 24, 2026 4:39am 0.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 587c1166
Mar 16, 2026 4:23pm 0.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 596e1fe9
Feb 27, 2026 1:23am 0.6.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 19c593d2
Jan 13, 2026 7:13pm 0.6.9 0 VERSION_BUMP fb3cc7a1
Jan 12, 2026 10:07pm 0.6.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 52e060fb
Jan 11, 2026 1:19am 0.6.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c91e638
Jan 7, 2026 1:53am 0.6.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e697a02
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