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Browser‑based AI transcription app turning speech into editable notes
Say lets you record, transcribe, and edit spoken notes directly in the browser using Whisper, T5 and Transformers.js, with real‑time waveforms and local storage.
Say is a client‑side voice transcription tool aimed at developers, students, and professionals who need quick, private note‑taking without relying on external services. By leveraging Whisper, T5 and Transformers.js, the app runs entirely in the browser, keeping data on the user’s device.
The interface provides intuitive browser‑based recording, real‑time waveform visualization, and AI‑powered speech‑to‑text conversion. Transcriptions appear in a rich‑text editor powered by TinyMCE, allowing formatting, editing, and immediate refinement. All notes are persisted in local storage, ensuring privacy and offline access. The UI, built with React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Vite, delivers a responsive experience across modern browsers.
Installation follows standard Node.js workflows: clone, npm install, and npm run dev for local development. Production builds are generated with npm run build, outputting static assets ready for any static‑host (e.g., GitHub Pages, Netlify). No server‑side components are required, making deployment straightforward and cost‑free.
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Meeting minutes capture
Record discussions, get instant transcriptions, edit, and export formatted notes for team reference.
Lecture note taking
Capture key lecture segments, transform them into editable text, and integrate with study materials.
Idea brainstorming
Speak ideas aloud, refine them instantly in the rich‑text editor, and keep them stored locally.
Customer support logs
Agents dictate call summaries, produce searchable notes instantly, and retain them securely on their device.
All processing runs locally in the browser; only the initial download of model files requires a network connection.
Notes are stored in the browser's local storage and remain on the same device unless manually exported.
Any modern browser with WebAssembly support, such as recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
You can copy or download the edited content from the rich‑text editor; the app does not provide dedicated export formats.
Use a clear microphone, speak clearly, and ensure your device has sufficient resources; the underlying models run locally.
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