yap for Mac
On-device audio transcription using Speech.framework
brew install yap. It is distributed under the CC0-1.0 licence.
It has 47 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What yap is
yap is a media app for macOS: on-device audio transcription using Speech.framework.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/finnvoor/yap.
How to install yap
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install yap.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install yap on Mac?
Run brew install yap in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is yap open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the CC0-1.0 licence.
Does yap run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.
How popular is yap?
It was installed 47 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4698 in this catalogue.
What version of yap is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.2.1.