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Whis

FlathubSpeech to text

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 25 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Whis is a Linux desktop app that transcribes speech to text, supporting both cloud-based and fully offline local transcription. It features a global shortcut, clipboard integration, and AI-powered post-processing for formatting text. Ideal for users needing fast, private speech-to-text conversion.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Transcribing spoken words into text quickly and privately on Linux desktops.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Linux users needing speech-to-text transcription

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: speech_to_text

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: browser, linux

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Record sources: flathub.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Speech to text space, Whis takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on transcribing spoken words into text quickly and privately on Linux desktops. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for linux users needing speech-to-text transcription. Basis unknown · not verified: Whis costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and Linux.

Frank Dierolf builds and maintains Whis, and it first shipped in 2024. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include speech-to-text, clipboard integration, and global shortcut.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Speech-to-text
  • Clipboard integration
  • Global shortcut
  • Cloud transcription
  • Local transcription
  • Offline mode

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
speech-recognitionclipboard-tooloffline-transcription
AI capabilities
AudioText
Inference: Hybrid

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserLinux

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tier

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Frequently asked questions about Whis

What is Whis?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Whis focuses on transcribing spoken words into text quickly and privately on Linux desktops. It is catalogued under Speech to text on PulseGate.
Who is Whis for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Whis is a consumer product built for linux users needing speech-to-text transcription.
Is Whis free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Whis is free to use.
What platforms does Whis run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Whis runs on the web and Linux.
Is Whis still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Oct 2026.
Who makes Whis?
Whis is developed by Frank Dierolf.
When did Whis launch?
Whis first shipped in 2024.

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