Native speech-to-text for Arch/Omarchy-Fast, accurate easy system-wide dictation (github.com)

A new native speech-to-text solution optimized for Arch Linux, called Hyprwhspr, has been announced, promising fast, accurate, and system-wide dictation. Leveraging in-memory Whisper models, including GPU-enabled options like Whisper turbo-v3 and Parakeet-v3, this tool allows for instant speech recognition with seamless integration via the Arch User Repository (AUR). It features real-time cloud streaming, customizable hotkeys, and a stylish visualizer that adapts to users' themes, enhancing the overall user experience. This development is significant for the AI/ML community as it democratizes advanced speech recognition capabilities, making them easily accessible to Arch Linux users. With support for multiple languages and cloud APIs, Hyprwhspr allows developers to utilize various models and tailor the system to their needs. Notably, the tool can function with NVIDIA and AMD GPUs for accelerated performance and offers flexible interaction modes, such as toggle and push-to-talk. By enabling users to dictate text effortlessly and streamlining cloud interactions, Hyprwhspr is poised to enhance productivity and creativity in diverse applications.