Ito

Description

Ito is a smart dictation tool that brings seamless voice transcription to any app on your computer. With customizable trigger keys, real-time AI-powered transcription, and instant text insertion, it works across email, documents, chat apps, and code editors. Ito is designed for flexibility, privacy, and productivity with support for multiple languages, custom dictionaries, and adaptive learning. Available for both macOS and Windows, it offers local or cloud processing and integrates effortlessly with your workflow.

Features

• Universal Voice Dictation: Works in any app, supports global shortcuts, real-time AI transcription, and instant text insertion.
• Smart & Adaptive: Custom dictionary, context awareness, multi-language transcription, and intelligent punctuation.
• Powerful Customization: Flexible shortcuts, microphone preferences, privacy settings, and seamless app integration.
• Data Management: Built-in notes system, interaction history, cloud sync across devices, and data export options.
• Privacy & Security: Local processing, TLS-encrypted communication, minimal data collection, and full user control.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Electron, React 19, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Zustand, Framer Motion
• Backend: Node.js, gRPC, SQLite, Protocol Buffers
• Native Components: Rust, Swift, cpal (audio), enigo (input simulation)
• Infrastructure: AWS CDK, Docker, Auth0

Requirements

• Operating System: macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10+
• Development: Node.js 20+, Bun, Rust toolchain
• System: Microphone access and Accessibility permissions
• Build Tools:
  • macOS: Xcode Command Line Tools
  • Windows: Docker Desktop, Rust GNU toolchain, 7-Zip, GCC & MinGW-w64