Description:
Voice-to-text transcription and paste tool
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.8.4@0
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Tracked Since: Jan 7, 2026
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
transcription
accessibility
productivity
voice
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask kitlangton-hex
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Hands-free code commenting or documentation writing
- Dictating notes or messages while multitasking
- Accessibility tool for users with repetitive strain injuries
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Alternatives:
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MacWhisper
– Focuses on transcription of audio files and recordings rather than real-time system-wide input.
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Talkscribe
– Cloud-based transcription service; Hex processes audio locally for privacy.
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| Jul 19, 2026 10:08pm |
0.8.4 |
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e4eebcf1 |
| Jul 9, 2026 4:53pm |
0.8.3 |
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013cc149 |
| Jul 9, 2026 5:17am |
0.8.1 |
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0c37c6d3 |
| May 6, 2026 2:38pm |
0.7.6 |
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7a652b04 |
| May 4, 2026 1:45am |
0.7.5 |
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30fb1dbd |
| May 3, 2026 7:10pm |
0.7.4 |
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7e213299 |
| Mar 26, 2026 7:21pm |
0.7.3 |
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f2079fd5 |
| Mar 24, 2026 4:39am |
0.7.2 |
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587c1166 |
| Mar 16, 2026 4:23pm |
0.7.1 |
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596e1fe9 |
| Feb 27, 2026 1:23am |
0.6.10 |
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19c593d2 |
| Jan 13, 2026 7:13pm |
0.6.9 |
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fb3cc7a1 |
| Jan 12, 2026 10:07pm |
0.6.8 |
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52e060fb |
| Jan 11, 2026 1:19am |
0.6.7 |
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2c91e638 |
| Jan 7, 2026 1:53am |
0.6.5 |
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