GhostWriter

GhostWriter is a voice-powered AI app for macOS that turns speech into clean, ready-to-paste text anywhere on your Mac. Hold a keyboard shortcut, talk naturally, then release it to have GhostWriter transcribe, remove filler, and format your text for immediate use.

The workflow is simple: press and hold your shortcut (⌃⌘G by default), speak with ums, fillers, and self-corrections, and release when you’re done. GhostWriter cleans up punctuation, paragraphs, lists, and other formatting details, then pastes the result directly into the active app—so you can keep working without switching tools.

GhostWriter works wherever you can type, including apps like Cursor, VS Code, Claude, ChatGPT, Gmail, Notion, Arc, Figma, Notes, and Messenger. It also supports personalization features such as a personal dictionary for your names and jargon, plus snippets to insert commonly used text on demand.

You can start with GhostWriter Basic for free, or upgrade to GhostWriter Pro for more words, unlimited dictionary/snippets, per-app writing styles, and developer-focused Vibe Code and the agent notch. GhostWriter also offers a one-time GhostWriter Lifetime purchase option.

How does GhostWriter work while I’m using other apps?

GhostWriter types into whatever app is in focus—as long as you can type there. Hold the shortcut to dictate, then release to transcribe, clean, format, and paste the text into that app.

Do I need to speak in a special way or remove filler words?

No. You can speak naturally, including ums, fillers, hesitations, and self-corrections. GhostWriter cleans up your speech into polished, ready-to-send text.

Is voice transcription processed locally on my Mac?

Yes. Transcription uses local Whisper on your Mac, and your audio is processed entirely on your device. The AI text cleanup step requires a connection, with a zero data retention policy so your content isn’t stored or used for training.

Can I use GhostWriter offline?

Transcription works offline because it runs locally using Whisper. The AI text cleanup step needs a connection, even though it doesn’t retain your content.

Can GhostWriter adapt the tone to different apps (email vs chat vs code)?

Yes. GhostWriter automatically detects which app you’re in and adjusts output to match typical tone expectations—professional for email, casual for chat, and technical for code editors.

What personalization options are available?

You can add your own terms via a personal dictionary (names, jargon, abbreviations) and save repeated text as snippets. With Pro, you also get per-app writing styles.