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.

ReleaseApril 20, 2026Mallo Team2 min read

Mallo 1.2.23

Mallo 1.2.23 brings OpenClaw setup into Settings, so you can connect it, repair it, and check its status without editing config files by hand.

Mallo 1.2.23 makes OpenClaw setup feel like a normal part of the app. You can now open Settings, connect OpenClaw, repair the connection, and confirm the status in one place.

Release Highlights

OpenClaw setup now lives in Settings instead of feeling like a separate manual workflow.
Repair is built in when OpenClaw needs attention after setup.
Status is easier to understand before and after you connect it.

What Changed In Real Use

If you use OpenClaw for inbound audio transcription, the old setup path was easy to lose track of. Even when the bridge logic worked, it still felt too hidden and too technical for a feature you may want to revisit later.

With 1.2.23, OpenClaw has a proper home inside Settings. You can choose how Mallo should connect, run the one-click setup, and come back later to refresh or repair the connection if something drifts.

What To Expect

The one-click flow is built around the engines that fit the current bridge path best: Whisper and Qwen. If your active Mallo engine is Parakeet, Settings will guide you to choose Whisper or Qwen for the OpenClaw connection instead of leaving you guessing.

Why This Patch Matters

Integrations are only useful when they stay understandable after day one. This patch turns OpenClaw from a hidden setup path into a normal Settings feature you can find again, trust, and fix when needed.

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ReleaseApr 8, 20261 min read

Mallo 1.2.19

Mallo 1.2.19 adds a repair and reinstall flow for Qwen, so you can refresh the setup directly from Models when it needs a clean start.

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ImprovementMar 1, 20261 min read

Model selection is now unified across the app

Mallo now uses a more consistent model selection flow across navigation, tray entry points, and model management.

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ImprovementMar 21, 20261 min read

Qwen and hotkeys are more ready when you are

We improved Qwen capture readiness and tightened hotkey behavior so dictation starts more reliably in the moments you actually reach for it.

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We’ll keep logging multilingual dictation, model setup, licensing, and workflow improvements here.

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