u/justdatguymat

Built a free & open source alternative to tools like WhisperFlow, SuperWhisper, Wispr Flow, etc.

It’s a local-first dictation + prompt management app for people who basically live in AI tools all day.

Main idea:

• hold a hotkey
• talk naturally
• get cleaned up / transformed text instantly
• route it through reusable prompts/agents
• paste anywhere

I originally built it because I got tired of:

• subscription fatigue
• closed ecosystems
• weak customization
• cloud-only workflows
• apps that feel designed for casual users instead of power users

Some features:

• local Whisper transcription
• reusable prompt/agent system
• configurable transformations
• fast keyboard-driven workflow
• designed for developers / heavy AI users
• open source & hackable

Examples:

• rewrite rough thoughts into polished Slack messages
• convert rambling speech into structured notes
• create custom prompts for coding, emails, Jira tickets, PRs, etc.
• maintain reusable “agents” for repetitive workflows

Still early, but already very usable.

Would genuinely love feedback from people who use tools like SuperWhisper/WhisperFlow daily.

GitHub: https://github.com/mattkoltun/arai