What is the Diction app?

Diction's a terminal-based Markdown notetaker with local Whisper transcription for audio-to-text, all offline and lightweight.

Is Diction open source?

Yes — pitched on r/opensource, so expect GitHub drop soon. Fork-friendly for custom tweaks.

Diction vs SuperWhisper?

Diction's terminal-only, fully local notes + transcrip; SuperWhisper's GUI-focused, sometimes cloud-reliant. Diction wins on privacy, speed for power users.

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Diction: Terminal Notetaking with Local Whisper Power

Forget bloated desktop apps. Diction crams Markdown notes and Whisper transcription into your terminal, all local, all fast. It's the open-source rebellion against note bloat.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Green terminal screen displaying Diction app with transcribed notes and Markdown preview

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Diction combines terminal Markdown notes with local Whisper transcription for offline, lightweight use. 𝕏
Targets power users tired of bloated GUI apps, emphasizing keybinds and privacy. 𝕏
Signals TUI renaissance amid on-device AI boom, filling a niche no exact match occupies. 𝕏

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