dsnote

What it does

Combines transcription, reading text aloud and machine translation in one desktop application that works with no network connection at all - everything runs locally, so nothing is transmitted. A wide range of language models is available including Japanese. Linux and Sailfish OS only, with no Windows or Mac builds. Models take disk space, more so for the accurate ones, and speed depends on the machine.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

dsnote FAQ

Is dsnote free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use dsnote?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does dsnote work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can dsnote run offline?

Yes. Everything happens on your own machine, so your data is never sent to an outside server. That makes it usable for material you cannot share externally.

Can I use dsnote commercially?

The licence is MPL-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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