Download PrimeDictate

PrimeDictate is a Windows desktop dictation app built for fast, local voice-to-text workflows. It listens for a global hotkey, transcribes speech with Whisper, shows a live overlay while you speak, and types the final result directly into your active app.

Get the Latest Release

Download the newest installer from the official GitHub Releases page:

Download PrimeDictate from GitHub Releases
https://github.com/CakeRepository/PrimeDictate/releases

Each release page includes the current Windows installer and release notes.

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• 64-bit system
• Microphone access enabled
• Internet connection for the online installer model download
• .NET is bundled with the published app build used by the installer

Installation

1. Open the Releases page.
2. Select the newest version.
3. Download the Windows installer.
4. Run the installer and complete setup.
5. Launch PrimeDictate when installation finishes.

First-Time Setup

On first launch, PrimeDictate walks you through the basic setup experience, including:

• Your dictation hotkey
• Tray behavior
• Model location or download path
• Silence auto-commit delay
• Overlay placement
• Optional coding mode behavior

After setup, PrimeDictate runs from the system tray.

How It Works

PrimeDictate is designed for fast desktop dictation:

1. Press your configured hotkey to start recording.
2. Speak normally.
3. Watch the live transcript preview in the overlay.
4. Pause speaking or press the hotkey again to finish.
5. PrimeDictate transcribes the final result and types it into the currently focused app.

Key Features

• Global hotkey dictation
• Live transcript overlay
• Final-only text insertion into the target app
• Foreground-window safety guard
• Optional coding mode with Enter after commit
• Local Whisper-based transcription workflow

Notes

• PrimeDictate is currently a Windows-only app.
• Installer downloads are published through GitHub Releases.
• For the newest version, always use the Releases page linked above.

Troubleshooting

If installation or startup does not work as expected:

• Make sure microphone permissions are enabled in Windows.
• Confirm you downloaded the installer from the official Releases page.
• Try the latest release if you are using an older version.
• Review the release notes for known changes or fixes.

For the latest builds and release history, visit:

https://github.com/CakeRepository/PrimeDictate/releases