AFK
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About AFK
AFK is a Mac app that converts speech and audio recordings into text locally.
AFK suits Mac users who dictate frequently, transcribe interviews or lectures, or need to process audio files without uploading to the cloud. Freelancers, creators, and developers benefit from dictation anywhere in any app, long-file transcription without per-minute fees, and command-line access for automation.
- Dictate into any open app with a key press
- Transcribe audio files up to several hours long
- Save transcriptions as TXT, SRT, or JSON
- Command-line tool for scripting and automation
- All processing runs locally on your Mac
Good to know: One-time $15 purchase with no recurring fees or per-minute limits; runs on macOS 15+ with Apple Silicon; works with Agent Skills for coding automation.
Key features
- Local dictation anywhere: Hold a key, speak into any app, and text appears directly in the active field or clipboard.
- Long-file transcription: Process multi-hour audio files in one go without subscriptions or per-minute charges.
- CLI and automation: Run transcription from scripts or install as an Agent Skill for coding workflows.
At a glance
- Category: AI Audio
- Type: Productivity utility
- Jobs: Produce Audio & Voice
- Evidence: Not yet reviewed
- AIME Score: 70 of 100
- Website: optionafk.com
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Sources: Details checked on the tool’s own website · Researched by AI Made Easy
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