Write at the Speed of Thought
The average person types around 40 words per minute. But most people speak at 150 words per minute — nearly four times faster. For writers, that gap represents hours of lost productivity every week. Chirp bridges that gap by turning your voice into text instantly, right where you need it.
Press your hotkey (Fn on Mac, Alt+M on Windows), speak your thoughts, and Chirp transcribes and auto-pastes the text directly into your writing app. No copy-pasting, no switching windows, no friction.
Overcome Writer's Block
Staring at a blank page is every writer's nightmare. Speaking is different from typing — it engages a different part of your brain. When you dictate, ideas flow more naturally. You stop self-editing mid-sentence and let your thoughts pour out in a raw, unfiltered stream.
Use Chirp for stream-of-consciousness drafting. Don't worry about perfection on the first pass. Speak freely, get the ideas down, then edit later. Many writers find that their voice drafts capture a more authentic, conversational tone that resonates with readers.
Protect Your Hands
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) and carpal tunnel syndrome are occupational hazards for writers who spend hours at the keyboard. Chirp lets you give your hands a break without stopping your creative flow. Alternate between typing and dictation throughout the day to reduce strain and extend your writing career.
Never Lose an Idea
Every transcription Chirp creates is saved to a searchable local history powered by SQLite. Had a brilliant idea last Tuesday that you forgot to write down? Search your transcription history and find it. You can also export your entire history as a CSV file for backup or analysis.
Works Everywhere You Write
Chirp's auto-paste feature works with any application — Scrivener, Google Docs, Notion, Ulysses, VS Code, or a plain text editor. There's nothing to configure. Just activate Chirp and start speaking. Your text appears wherever your cursor is.
100% Offline and Private
Your drafts, ideas, and manuscripts never leave your computer. Chirp processes everything locally using the whisper.cpp engine — no cloud, no internet required, no third-party access to your work. For writers working on sensitive material, NDAs, or unpublished manuscripts, this is essential.
Simple and Affordable
Chirp starts with 28 free transcriptions — no account required. When you're ready for unlimited use, it's just $9.99 per year. That's less than the cost of a single writing magazine subscription, for a tool you'll use every day.