Application source
MIT license
The Mac and iOS app code is available on GitHub.
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KeyVox Is Open Source
You do not need to read the code to use KeyVox, but you are welcome to. The source is public, and the license terms are written down plainly.
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MIT License
KeyVox publishes its Mac and iOS application source on GitHub under the MIT license. Protected branding, specific visual assets, and Vibes style adapters are excluded from that license, while bundled third-party components keep their original licenses.
You can read the source, build it yourself, or simply download the app. You do not need to create an account.
What Is MIT-Licensed and What Is Not
Branding and specific assets
Proprietary
The KeyVox name, logo, and listed visual assets are excluded from the MIT grant.
Vibes style adapters
Proprietary
The model adapters behind Vibes are excluded from the MIT source-code license.
Bundled third-party components
Original licenses
Whisper, Parakeet, and other third-party materials keep the license they were released under.
Why the Source Is Public
Publishing the application source lets anyone verify how KeyVox handles recordings, the dictionary, and formatting, instead of taking a privacy claim on faith. It also lets developers build the app from source on their own Mac or iOS project.
Making the source public does not, by itself, remove the need to trust Apple’s operating system, App Store distribution, or your own device security. It specifically lets you check the KeyVox application logic itself.
Building KeyVox From Source
Most people will prefer the signed release build or the App Store listing. Building from source is aimed at developers who want to inspect or modify the app.
- Clone the KeyVox repository from GitHub.
- Open the macOS or iOS Xcode project.
- Build and run it in Xcode.
- Complete onboarding: download a dictation model, then grant microphone and Accessibility or keyboard permissions.
Where the Line Sits
You can
- Read the full application source on GitHub.
- Build KeyVox yourself in Xcode.
- Verify claims about local transcription and dictionary handling in the code.
You cannot
- Reuse the KeyVox name or logo as your own branding.
- Redistribute the Vibes style adapters without explicit written permission.
- Assume every bundled component uses the MIT license; some keep their original third-party terms.
Common questions
Questions people ask
Is all of KeyVox open source?
The application source is MIT-licensed. Branding, certain visual assets, and Vibes style adapters are excluded from that license, while bundled third-party components keep their original licenses.
Can I build KeyVox myself?
Yes. Clone the repository, open the macOS or iOS Xcode project, and build it yourself.
Do I need to read the code to trust KeyVox?
No. Most people can simply download the signed release or App Store build. The public source is there for anyone who wants to verify it directly.
Where can I read the exact license terms?
The KeyVox GitHub repository includes the full license and third-party notices.
Is KeyVox Free?
Yes. KeyVox is free to use with no recurring fee for dictation or weekly limit.
Free your voice
Check the source, then download the app.
Read the KeyVox source on GitHub, or go straight to the signed release for Mac and iPhone.
No KeyVox account. Dictation has no recurring subscription.