What It Does

Amical is an open-source AI-powered dictation application that transforms speech into text with exceptional accuracy and intelligent formatting. Unlike basic speech-to-text tools, Amical understands the context of where you're typing—automatically adapting its output to match the tone and format of your current application, whether you're drafting a professional email in Gmail, posting casually on Instagram, writing code, or messaging on Slack.

Who It's For

Amical is designed for anyone who wants to speed up their typing workflow: developers writing code comments, professionals managing email correspondence, content creators drafting social posts, students taking notes, and anyone seeking hands-free productivity. It's particularly valuable for multilingual users and those who prioritize privacy and data control.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Context-Aware Formatting: Automatically adjusts tone, grammar, and formatting based on the active application—professional for work tools, casual for messaging apps
• Local & Cloud Models: Choose between powerful cloud-based AI models or run everything locally for maximum privacy; switch seamlessly between providers
• Custom Vocabulary: Train the AI to recognize industry-specific terminology, jargon, proper nouns, and technical terms for specialized accuracy
• Multi-Language Support: Transcribe and dictate in 100+ languages with native-level accuracy; supports mixed-language dictation
• Smart Auto-Correction: Intelligently corrects grammar, fixes pronouns, adds contextual emojis, and formats text appropriately
• Custom Voice Shortcuts: Create personalized voice commands to streamline workflows and enable hands-free operation
• Cross-Platform: Available on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with consistent experience across devices

Privacy & Open Source

As an open-source project, Amical offers full transparency and the ability to run entirely offline with local models—ensuring your dictation never leaves your machine. This makes it ideal for users handling sensitive information or those who simply value data privacy.

What Makes It Different

Amical goes far beyond traditional dictation software by combining generative AI understanding with application context awareness. Where native Mac/Windows dictation offers basic speech recognition, Amical delivers intelligent, context-appropriate output that adapts to your personal writing style and the specific app you're using. It's dictation that actually understands what you're trying to accomplish.