The latest articles on DEV Community by Joshchodev (@joshchodev_a647d9aa412646). https://dev.to/joshchodev_a647d9aa412646 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3867998%2Fac26e690-824d-406b-885e-3cf846ca948b.png https://dev.to/joshchodev_a647d9aa412646 en Joshchodev Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:35 +0000 https://dev.to/joshchodev_a647d9aa412646/glasscribe-4a65 https://dev.to/joshchodev_a647d9aa412646/glasscribe-4a65 <p>Glasscribe is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that delivers real-time subtitles for anything on your Mac. It captures system audio or mic input and shows a floating subtitle overlay on top of whatever you're doing. No cloud, no API keys — everything runs 100% on-device using Apple's built-in Speech framework and Neural Engine. Your voice data never leaves your Mac.</p> <p>Unlike other transcription tools, Glasscribe is designed to feel native — it sits quietly in your menu bar, launches instantly, and gets out of your way.</p> <p>Floating Subtitle Overlay — A compact, always-on-top window displays live captions over any application. Perfect for following along with foreign-language content, accessibility, or keeping up with fast-paced meetings without switching windows.</p> <p>System Audio Capture — Transcribe audio playing from any app on your Mac — Zoom calls, YouTube videos, podcasts, online lectures — without installing virtual audio drivers or browser extensions. Just click and it works.</p> <p>22+ Languages with Live Translation — Transcribe in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and more. Translate between any supported language pair in real-time, all processed locally on your device.</p> <p>Dictation Mode with Auto-Paste — Speak naturally and Glasscribe automatically types the transcribed text at your cursor in any application. Ideal for writing emails, documents, messages, and notes hands-free.</p> <p>Complete Privacy — Unlike cloud-based alternatives like Otter.ai or Whisper API services, Glasscribe processes everything locally. No internet connection needed, no data collection, no third-party servers. Your conversations stay yours.</p> <p>Session History &amp; Export — Every transcription is automatically saved with full-text search. Export sessions as .txt or .srt subtitle files for further editing or archival.</p> <p>Built for macOS — A native Swift application designed specifically for Mac. Supports macOS Sonoma and later on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, using minimal system resources.</p> <p>Who It's For:</p> <ul> <li>Remote workers who need meeting transcriptions without cloud services</li> <li>Content creators transcribing podcasts, interviews, and videos</li> <li>Language learners using live translation for immersion</li> </ul> a11y privacy productivity showdev