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macOS menu bar dictation

Speak.
It types at your cursor.

MALLO is a macOS dictation layer that inserts text exactly where you're working. Choose Apple Speech (system) or Whisper (local), with optional cleanup and a hotkey-first workflow.

macOS 13+Whisper (local)Fn/Globe + Space
Listening...

INSERT AT CURSOR

I'll lock the schedule this week and share it. If anything changes, I'll update it right away.

CleanupToneTyping layer

Anywhere you can type, MALLO works.

MALLO behaves like typing, so your flow stays intact across apps.

No copy/paste

Insert in Notion

Sharing a quick meeting recap. We’ll confirm the schedule by the end of this week.

cleanuppunctuationprofessional

Insert in Slack

I’m posting a first draft now. If you check it once, I’ll apply your feedback right away.

work chatconcisenatural

Insert in email

Hi there. I’ve attached the files you requested. Let me know if you need anything else.

emailpolitefinishes well

Press. Speak. Release.

MALLO stays out of your way in the menu bar and inserts text only when you ask.

Hotkey-first workflow

01

Press your hotkey

Hold Fn/Globe, or toggle with Fn/Globe + Space.

02

Speak naturally

No commands. Just talk.

03

It inserts at the cursor

No clipboard. No app switching.

Requirements: Microphone + Accessibility + Input Monitoring. Speech Recognition is only needed if you use Apple Speech.

Designed to feel like typing.

Direct cursor insertion, fast controls, and optional local cleanup for punctuation, tone, and more.

Direct cursor insertion

No copy/paste. MALLO types exactly where your cursor is, so you stay in flow across apps.

Hotkey-first control

Hold-to-talk or toggle dictation with a shortcut. Clear listening/processing states.

Local cleanup pipeline

Optional local cleanup for punctuation, fillers, and professional tone when you want it.

Local Whisper support

Use whisper.cpp locally when you want an offline-capable engine and model control.

History and re-insert

Optional local history, searchable, with retention controls.

Local-first privacy posture

Local by default. Choose Apple Speech (system) or Whisper (local). History is optional and stays on-device.

Privacy-first. Local by default.

By default, MALLO processes locally. Choose Apple Speech (system) or Whisper (local). History is optional and stays on-device.

  • Offline-capable local engines
  • No “copy into a web box” workflow
  • Clear data handling
  • Security-conscious permissions

Pricing

Pay once, focus on the essentials. Licensing and refunds are published clearly at checkout.

One-time purchase

Standard (3 seats)

See checkout for price.

  • macOS app
  • Direct cursor insertion
  • Cleanup (punctuation/tone)
  • Optional local history (with retention)
  • Activate up to 3 devices

Teams

Deployment, security docs, and purchase options available on request.

  • Team onboarding
  • Security documentation
  • Bulk purchase options

FAQ

Here are the questions we hear most. If you have a specific use case, email us.

Quick answers

Dictation that doesn't break your flow.

MALLO is improving fast. If you buy or reach out, we'll email you first when policies and licensing details are finalized.