Changelog
New features, improvements, and fixes shipped to MacParakeet.
March 2026
Speaker Diarization
Know who said what — detect and label individual speakers in file transcriptions. Rename speakers inline, see per-speaker stats. Labels appear in all export formats.
AI Summary & Chat
Connect your own API key for one-click transcript summaries and conversational Q&A. Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, OpenRouter, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Entirely optional — the app works fully offline without it.
Chord Hotkey Support
Set modifier+key combos as your dictation trigger — Cmd+9, Option+Space, Ctrl+Shift+D, or any chord you like.
Private Dictation Mode
New toggle to disable dictation history saving entirely. Text is pasted as usual but nothing is stored.
Auto-Updates
MacParakeet now updates itself via Sparkle. No more manual DMG re-downloads.
Non-blocking Transcription
File transcription runs in the background with a progress bar — keep using the app while it works.
Discover Tab
Curated content about suppressed science, buried patents, and ancient wisdom. Rotating sidebar card, copy any card, and share your thoughts privately.
February 2026
Custom Hotkey Support
Set any key as your dictation trigger — not just Fn. Configure it in Settings.
Menu Bar Drag & Drop
Drop audio and video files directly onto the menu bar icon to start transcribing.
Voice Stats Dashboard
See your dictation stats — total words, sessions, and streaks.
Hide Pill Toggle
Option to hide the floating dictation pill when you don't need it.
Simplified Processing
Streamlined to two modes: Raw and Clean. Removed AI-dependent modes for faster, more predictable results.
YouTube URL Transcription
Paste a YouTube link, get a transcript. Powered by yt-dlp with automatic audio extraction.
7 Export Formats
Export transcripts as TXT, Markdown, SRT, VTT, DOCX, PDF, or JSON.
Clean Text Pipeline
Automatic filler word removal, custom vocabulary, and text snippets for polished transcriptions.
Custom Words & Snippets
Teach MacParakeet your jargon and create text expansion shortcuts.
In-App Feedback
Report bugs and request features directly from the app.
January 2026
MacParakeet Launch
System-wide dictation and file transcription powered by Parakeet TDT on Apple Silicon. 100% local, no cloud, no subscription.