Show HN: Vocalinux // 100% offline voice typing for Linux
jatinkrmalik Monday, February 16, 2026
I built this because I wanted voice dictation without sending my voice data to cloud services.
Vocalinux is a privacy-focused, open-source dictation tool that runs entirely on your Linux machine:
- Local speech recognition (whisper.cpp, VOSK, or OpenAI Whisper) - GPU acceleration via Vulkan (AMD/Intel/NVIDIA) - Works offline, no network required - Universal compatibility (X11/Wayland, any app) - GTK system tray app
Installation: one-line curl command with auto-detection for GPU/CPU
GitHub: https://github.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux
Questions and feedback welcome!
Summary
VocalLinux is a community-driven Linux distribution that focuses on providing an easy-to-use and accessible operating system for users, with a strong emphasis on accessibility features and support for a wide range of hardware.
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vocalinux.com