Qwen Scribe - Private local transcription and dictation for Apple Silicon

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Qwen Scribe delivers private, offline transcription and system-wide dictation specifically optimized for Apple Silicon Macs. Powered by Qwen3-ASR running on the Metal GPU, this tool ensures your audio and text data never leave your device, eliminating the need for API keys or cloud accounts. Users can drag-and-drop media files for instant transcription or utilize a seamless system-wide dictation feature by holding the right Command key. With support for automatic language detection, vocabulary hints, and SRT export, Qwen Scribe offers a secure, high-performance alternative to cloud-based speech services, keeping your workflow entirely local and private.