Mallo is a macOS dictation app that turns speech into text and types directly at your cursor in any app.

Is Mallo a dictation app for Mac?

Yes. Mallo is built for macOS and works like a voice typing layer for ChatGPT, terminals, docs, browsers, chat apps, and other text fields.

What kinds of workflows does Mallo support?

Mallo supports focused, voice-first work: speaking prompts, edits, and notes while it types at your current cursor location.

Which apps does Mallo work with?

Anywhere you can type. Users use Mallo in terminals, docs, browsers, chat apps, and AI tools because it behaves like normal typing at the active cursor.

Does Mallo support multiple languages?

Yes. Mallo is multilingual by design, including Korean and English dictation via local models. Quality can vary by language and speaking style.

Can I use it fully offline?

Yes. Mallo runs with local Whisper via whisper.cpp, so you can use it offline. No account required.

Content

Mallo blog

Guides, workflow notes, comparisons, and product updates around Mac dictation, voice typing, and how to get more out of Mallo.

ComparisonMay 3, 20262 min read

Why Cursor Insertion Matters for Mac Dictation

Why cursor insertion changes the feel of Mac dictation, and why direct in-place typing is more useful than speech tools that stop at transcription.

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ComparisonApr 30, 20262 min read

Hold-to-Talk vs Toggle Dictation in Mallo

How to choose between hold-to-talk and toggle dictation in Mallo based on prompt length, editing rhythm, and how you like to control speech on Mac.

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GuideApr 28, 20263 min read

Choose Between Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen for Mallo

A practical guide to choosing between Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen in Mallo based on language mix, reliability goals, and everyday dictation workflow.

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GuideApr 26, 20263 min read

Multilingual Dictation on Mac With Mallo

How to use Mallo for multilingual dictation on Mac, including language switching, model expectations, and where mixed-language workflows work best.

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GuideApr 24, 20263 min read

Fix Mac Dictation Permissions for Mallo

A practical setup guide for fixing microphone, accessibility, and input monitoring permissions when Mallo is not behaving correctly on Mac.

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WorkflowApr 22, 20263 min read

Voice Drafting on Mac with Mallo

Use Mallo for rough drafts on Mac across email, Slack, docs, planning notes, and AI-assisted writing workflows.

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WorkflowApr 17, 20263 min read

Mallo for ChatGPT on Mac

Use Mallo to speak ChatGPT prompts, brainstorming dumps, and follow-up questions on Mac, then edit the final wording before sending.

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WorkflowApr 15, 20263 min read

Mallo for Claude Code on Mac

Use Mallo to speak Claude Code prompts, bug reports, and review notes on Mac without leaving the prompt box.

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GuideApr 8, 20263 min read

How Mallo Works on Mac

How Mallo works on Mac as a dictation app that starts on a hotkey and types where you work.

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ComparisonApr 8, 20263 min read

Is Mallo Local? What Local-First Means Here

Find out whether Mallo is local on Mac, what local-first means in practice, and how on-device speech affects privacy, control, and setup.

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GuideMar 24, 20263 min read

How to Use Mallo in English on Mac

Mallo works in English out of the box. The speech models it uses — Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen — are multilingual by design, so English just works.

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GuideMar 23, 20264 min read

What Is Mallo? AI Dictation for Mac, Explained

Mallo is a Mac dictation app that types at your cursor in ChatGPT, Claude Code, docs, chat, and many common text fields.

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